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Supergene origin and maintenance in Atlantic cod.
Nature ecology & evolution - 1 Apr 2022
Matschiner Michael, Barth Julia Maria Isis, Tørresen Ole Kristian, Star Bastiaan, Baalsrud Helle Tessand, Brieuc Marine Servane Ono, Pampoulie Christophe, Bradbury Ian, Jakobsen Kjetill Sigurd, Jentoft Sissel
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Supergenes are sets of genes that are inherited as a single marker and encode complex phenotypes through their joint action. They are identified in an increasing number of organisms, yet their origins and evolution remain enigmatic. In Atlantic cod, four megabase-scale supergenes have been identified and linked to migratory lifestyle and environmental adaptations. Here we investigate the origin and maintenance of...
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