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Developmental mechanisms of stripe patterns in rodents.
Nature - 24 Nov 2016
Mallarino Ricardo, Henegar Corneliu, Mirasierra Mercedes, Manceau Marie, Schradin Carsten, Vallejo Mario, Beronja Slobodan, Barsh Gregory S, Hoekstra Hopi E
Abstract excerpt
Mammalian colour patterns are among the most recognizable characteristics found in nature and can have a profound impact on fitness. However, little is known about the mechanisms underlying the formation and subsequent evolution of these patterns. Here we show that, in the African striped mouse (Rhabdomys pumilio), periodic dorsal stripes result from underlying differences in melanocyte maturation, which give...
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