Positive selection on human gamete-recognition genes

Coevolution of genes that encode interacting proteins expressed on the surfaces of sperm and eggs can lead to variation in reproductive compatibility between mates and reproductive isolation between members of different species. Previous studies in mice and other mammals have focused in particular o...

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Main Authors: Michael W. Hart, Daryn A. Stover, Vanessa Guerra, Sahar V. Mozaffari, Carole Ober, Carina F. Mugal, Ingemar Kaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-01-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4259.pdf