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Function of sex chromosomes in turtles

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 07:21 AM PDT

A new study sheds light on how organisms have evolved to address imbalances in sex chromosomes. The study looks at a species of softshell turtle, but the results could help to illuminate an important evolutionary process in many species. The research centers on a process known as sex chromosome dosage compensation.