How to identify sex chromosomes and their turnover
Although sex is a fundamental component of eukaryotic reproduction, the genetic systems
that control sex determination are highly variable. In many organisms the presence of sex …
that control sex determination are highly variable. In many organisms the presence of sex …
How to make a sex chromosome
Sex chromosomes can evolve once recombination is halted between a homologous pair of
chromosomes. Owing to detailed studies using key model systems, we have a nuanced …
chromosomes. Owing to detailed studies using key model systems, we have a nuanced …
Origins and functional evolution of Y chromosomes across mammals
Y chromosomes underlie sex determination in mammals, but their repeat-rich nature has
hampered sequencing and associated evolutionary studies. Here we trace Y evolution …
hampered sequencing and associated evolutionary studies. Here we trace Y evolution …
Whole-genome sequence of a flatfish provides insights into ZW sex chromosome evolution and adaptation to a benthic lifestyle
Genetic sex determination by W and Z chromosomes has developed independently in
different groups of organisms. To better understand the evolution of sex chromosomes and …
different groups of organisms. To better understand the evolution of sex chromosomes and …
Detecting signatures of selection on gene expression
A substantial amount of phenotypic diversity results from changes in gene expression levels
and patterns. Understanding how the transcriptome evolves is therefore a key priority in …
and patterns. Understanding how the transcriptome evolves is therefore a key priority in …
Sexual selection drives evolution and rapid turnover of male gene expression
The profound and pervasive differences in gene expression observed between males and
females, and the unique evolutionary properties of these genes in many species, have led to …
females, and the unique evolutionary properties of these genes in many species, have led to …
Avian W and mammalian Y chromosomes convergently retained dosage-sensitive regulators
DW Bellott, H Skaletsky, TJ Cho, L Brown, D Locke… - Nature …, 2017 - nature.com
After birds diverged from mammals, different ancestral autosomes evolved into sex
chromosomes in each lineage. In birds, females are ZW and males are ZZ, but in mammals …
chromosomes in each lineage. In birds, females are ZW and males are ZZ, but in mammals …
The transcriptional architecture of phenotypic dimorphism
JE Mank - Nature Ecology & Evolution, 2017 - nature.com
The profound differences in gene expression between the sexes are increasingly used to
study the molecular basis of sexual dimorphism, sexual selection and sexual conflict …
study the molecular basis of sexual dimorphism, sexual selection and sexual conflict …
Genetics of colouration in birds
A Roulin, AL Ducrest - Seminars in cell & developmental biology, 2013 - Elsevier
Establishing the links between phenotype and genotype is of great importance for resolving
key questions about the evolution, maintenance and adaptive function of phenotypic …
key questions about the evolution, maintenance and adaptive function of phenotypic …
Sex chromosome dosage compensation: definitely not for everyone
JE Mank - Trends in genetics, 2013 - cell.com
Sex chromosomes often entail gene dose differences between the sexes, which if not
compensated for, lead to differences between males and females in the expression of sex …
compensated for, lead to differences between males and females in the expression of sex …