New study sheds light on function of sex chromosomes in turtles
A new study led by Iowa State University scientist Nicole Valenzuela sheds light on the function of sex chromosomes in turtles. The research found that temperature affects the dosage compensation mechanism in softshell turtles, leading to an imbalance in protein production.
SourceIowa State University·JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London (B )·DateJul 25, 2021