[Mutation "outbursts" of various genes in natural populations of Drosophila melanogaster].

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[Mutation "outbursts" of various genes in natural populations of Drosophila melanogaster].

Genetika - 1 Apr 1997

Gershenzon S M

Abstract excerpt

Mutation outbursts of several sex-linked genes are described. The outbursts occurring in natural populations of Drosophila melanogaster in various periods are shown to result mainly from transpositions of mobile genetic elements.

Topics

Animals
Chromosome Mapping
DNA Transposable Elements
Drosophila melanogaster
Genes, Insect
Genetic Linkage
Genetics, Population
Male
Mutation
Phenotype
X Chromosome

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