Persistent DNA-break potential near telomeres increases initiation of meiotic recombination on short chromosomes
Meiotic recombination density is increased on shorter chromosomes. Here the authors show that recombination initiation continues near all chromosome ends long after interstitial regions become quiescent in a process that proportionally benefits short chromosomes.
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2019
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/ea5a09e10b4b468fb01ea1d0f4fada81 |
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| Summary: | Meiotic recombination density is increased on shorter chromosomes. Here the authors show that recombination initiation continues near all chromosome ends long after interstitial regions become quiescent in a process that proportionally benefits short chromosomes. |
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