Title: |
Sex-biased gene expression is repeatedly masculinized in asexual females |
Authors: |
Darren J. Parker, Jens Bast, Kirsten Jalvingh, Zoé Dumas, Marc Robinson-Rechavi, Tanja Schwander |
Source: |
Nature Communications, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2019) |
Publisher Information: |
Nature Portfolio, 2019. |
Publication Year: |
2019 |
Collection: |
LCC:Science |
Subject Terms: |
Science |
More Details: |
Evolution of optimal gene expression in females is expected to be constrained by sexually-antagonistic selection on males. Here, Parker and colleagues show that gene expression has in fact become masculinized in female stick insects across five independent transitions to asexual reproduction. |
Document Type: |
article |
File Description: |
electronic resource |
Language: |
English |
ISSN: |
2041-1723 |
Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/2041-1723 |
DOI: |
10.1038/s41467-019-12659-8 |
Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/c2552e7b5b2f4f278a5a4c9443198ad7 |
Accession Number: |
edsdoj.2552e7b5b2f4f278a5a4c9443198ad7 |
Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |