Polymorphism, localization and geographical transfer of mitochondrial DNA in Mus musculus domesticus (Irish house mice).

doi:10.1038/hdy.1993.11

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Polymorphism, localization and geographical transfer of mitochondrial DNA in Mus musculus domesticus (Irish house mice).

Heredity - 1 Jan 1993

Ryan A W, Duke E J, Fairley J S

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The analysis of mtDNA restriction fragments from Irish house mice revealed much polymorphism, both within and between populations. Many phenotypes showed geographical localization and there was a strong correlation between geographical distance and genetic divergence. Populations, which are disco...

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Animals
DNA, Mitochondrial
Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
Female
Genetic Variation
Ireland
Male
Mice
Phenotype
Polymorphism, Genetic
Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length

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