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The mammalian cervical vertebrae blueprint depends on the T (brachyury) gene.
Genetics - 1 Mar 2015
Kromik Andreas, Ulrich Reiner, Kusenda Marian, Tipold Andrea, Stein Veronika M, Hellige Maren, Dziallas Peter, Hadlich Frieder, Widmann Philipp, Goldammer Tom, Baumgärtner Wolfgang, Rehage Jürgen, Segelke Dierck, Weikard Rosemarie, Kühn Christa
Abstract excerpt
A key common feature all but three known mammalian genera is the strict seven cervical vertebrae blueprint, suggesting the involvement of strong conserving selection forces during mammalian radiation. This is further supported by reports indicating that children with cervical ribs die before they reach reproductive age. Hypotheses were put up, associating cervical ribs (homeotic transformations) to embryonal...
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