Highlights•The GRC's absence from the soma might mitigate germline-soma conflict.•Sex-
specific copy number differences highlight the GRC's distorted transmission.•A …

Germline-restricted chromosomes (GRCs) are accessory chromosomes that occur only in
germ cells. They are eliminated from somatic cells through programmed DNA elimination …

The germline-restricted chromosome (GRC) is likely present in all songbird species but
differs widely in size and gene content. This extra chromosome has been described as …

The germline-restricted chromosome (GRC) of songbirds represents a taxonomically
widespread example of programmed DNA elimination. Despite its apparent indispensability …

Karyotypes of less than 10% of bird species are known. Using immunolocalization of the
synaptonemal complex, the core structure of meiotic chromosomes at the pachytene stage …

Germline-restricted chromosomes (GRCs) are present in the genomes of germline cells and
absent from somatic cells. A GRC is found in all species of the songbirds (Passeri) and in …

Аннотация Хромосомы, ограниченные зародышевой линией (germline-restricted
chromosomes–GRC), присутствуют в геномах герминативных клеток и …

Satellite DNA (satDNA) is among the fastest evolving elements in the genome and is highly
abundant in some eukaryotic genomes. Its highly repetitive nature means it is challenging to …