Sex-biased gene expression is repeatedly masculinized in asexual females
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.
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| Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2019
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/c2552e7b5b2f4f278a5a4c9443198ad7 |
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