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House sparrows do not exhibit a preference for the scent of potential partners with different MHC-I diversity and genetic distances.

PloS one - 1 Jan 2022

Amo Luisa, Amo de Paz Guillermo, Kabbert Johanna, Machordom Annie

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MHC genes play a fundamental role in immune recognition of pathogens and parasites. Therefore, females may increase offspring heterozygosity and genetic diversity by selecting males with genetically compatible or heterozygous MHC. In birds, several studies suggest that MHC genes play a role in mate choice, and recent evidence suggests that olfaction may play a role in the MHC-II discrimination. However, whether...

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PMID: 36542616
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278892
PMCID: PMC9770374

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