Hybridisation generates a hopeful monster: a hermaphroditic selfing cichlid [PDF]
Compared to other phylogenetic groups, self-fertilization (selfing) is exceedingly rare in vertebrates and is known to occur only in one small clade of fishes.
Garcia-Alonso, Javier+3 more
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Determinatino of dominance in mendelian inheritance [PDF]
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Using reported pathogenic variants to identify therapeutic opportunities for genetic diseases
The increase in size of publicly available variant annotation and Mendelian disease databases have allowed for novel approaches to identify the likely direction of effect of genetic mutations. Specifically, we found a simple ratio of missense mutations is capable of identifying genes likely to cause disease through a gain‐of‐function mechanism ...
Andrew K. Ressler, David B. Goldstein
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A comparison of SNPs and microsatellites as linkage mapping markers: lessons from the zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) [PDF]
Background: Genetic linkage maps are essential tools when searching for quantitative trait loci (QTL). To maximize genome coverage and provide an evenly spaced marker distribution a combination of different types of genetic marker are sometimes used.
Ball, A.D.+5 more
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The GhWL1‐GhH1‐GhGA2OX1 Transcriptional Module Regulates Cotton Leaf Morphology
This study identified GhWL1 as a key gene involved in regulating leaf development through analysis of a T‐DNA insertion mutant. The GhWL1‐GhH1 complex is shown to positively regulate GhGA2OX1 by directly binding to its promoter, thereby establishing the GhWL1‐GhH1‐GhGA2OX1 module as a critical pathway in leaf development.
Jingjing Zhan+12 more
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Pedigree reconstruction for triploid apple cultivars using single nucleotide polymorphism array data
Many economically, culturally, and historically important apple cultivars are triploids, which have three copies of each chromosome instead of the more typical two copies in diploids. Despite their prevalence and importance, there have been conflicting reports regarding their origin and their ability to beget diploids.
Nicholas P. Howard+7 more
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Rapid identification of mutations in GJC2 in primary lymphoedema using whole exome sequencing combined with linkage analysis with delineation of the phenotype. [PDF]
Background: Primary lymphoedema describes a chronic, frequently progressive, failure of lymphatic drainage. This disorder is frequently genetic in origin, and a multigenerational family in which eight individuals developed postnatal lymphoedema of all ...
Brice, G+11 more
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NRAS mutations are widespread in hematologic malignancies. Our study shows that GOLGA7 serves as a safe and effective therapeutic target for NRAS‐driven leukemia. Loss of Golga7 in adult mice effectively suppresses NrasG12D‐driven myeloproliferative neoplasm by disrupting its PM localization and impairing subsequent MAPK signaling, without affecting ...
Bo Jiao+18 more
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Chromosome drives via CRISPR-Cas9 in yeast
Self-propagating drives allow for non-Mendelian inheritance. Here the authors use CRISPR to build a chromosome drive, showing elimination of entire chromosomes, endoreduplication of desired chromosomes and enabling preferential transmissions of complex ...
Hui Xu+5 more
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A Model of Epigenetic Inheritance Accounts for Unexpected Adaptation to Unforeseen Challenges
A general model of inheriting changes that are acquired during the lifetime of individuals demonstrates tremendous benefits to the population, including escape from extinction in changing environments. Contrasting the model with experimental data shows that inheritance of acquired changes enables rapid adaptation to unforeseen challenges, and accounts ...
Dino Osmanović+2 more
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