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Epigenetics and phenotypic variability: some interesting insights from birds.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 11 Jun 2013
Frésard Laure, Morisson Mireille, Brun Jean-Michel, Collin Anne, Pain Bertrand, Minvielle Francis, Pitel Frédérique
Abstract excerpt
Little is known about epigenetic mechanisms in birds with the exception of the phenomenon of dosage compensation of sex chromosomes, although such mechanisms could be involved in the phenotypic variability of birds, as in several livestock species. This paper reviews the literature on epigenetic mechanisms that could contribute significantly to trait variability in birds, and compares the results to the existing...
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