Widespread rescue of Y-linked genes by gene movement to autosomes

Genome Biol. 2015 Jun 9;16(1):121. doi: 10.1186/s13059-015-0686-1.

Abstract

A new study provides evidence that gene transposition from sex chromosomes to autosomes is a conserved phenomenon across mammalian species that rescues dosage-sensitive genes.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gene Deletion*
  • Humans
  • Mammals / genetics*
  • Sex Chromosome Aberrations*
  • Translocation, Genetic*
  • Y Chromosome / genetics*