Variation in human recombination rates and its genetic determinants.

Despite the fundamental role of crossing-over in the pairing and segregation of chromosomes during human meiosis, the rates and placements of events vary markedly among individuals. Characterizing this variation and identifying its determinants are essential steps in our understanding of the human r...

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Main Authors: Adi Fledel-Alon, Ellen Miranda Leffler, Yongtao Guan, Matthew Stephens, Graham Coop, Molly Przeworski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3117798?pdf=render