Regulation of the X Chromosome in the Germline and Soma of Drosophila melanogaster Males

During the evolution of heteromorphic sex chromosomes, the sex-specific Y chromosome degenerates, while the X chromosome evolves new mechanisms of regulation. Using bioinformatic and experimental approaches, we investigate the expression of the X chromosome in Drosophila melanogaster. We observe nea...

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Main Authors: Eliza Argyridou, John Parsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/9/5/242