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Preen secretions encode information on MHC similarity in certain sex-dyads in a monogamous seabird.

Scientific reports - 5 Nov 2014

Leclaire Sarah, van Dongen Wouter F D, Voccia Steeve, Merkling Thomas, Ducamp Christine, Hatch Scott A, Blanchard Pierrick, Danchin Etienne, Wagner Richard H

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Animals are known to select mates to maximize the genetic diversity of their offspring in order to achieve immunity against a broader range of pathogens. Although several bird species preferentially mate with partners that are dissimilar at the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), it remains unknown whether they can use olfactory cues to assess MHC similarity with potential partners. Here we combined gas...

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PMID: 25370306
DOI: 10.1038/srep06920
PMCID: PMC4220275

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