MHC-disassortative mating preferences reversed by cross-fostering.

doi:10.1098/rspb.1998.0433

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MHC-disassortative mating preferences reversed by cross-fostering.

Proceedings. Biological sciences - 22 Jul 1998

Penn D, Potts W

Abstract excerpt

House mice (Mus musculus domesticus) avoid mating with individuals that are genetically similar at the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Mice are able recognize MHC-similar individuals through specific odour cues. However, to mate disassortatively for MHC genes, individuals must have a refe...

Topics

Animals
Female
Genotype
Haplotypes
Inbreeding
Major Histocompatibility Complex
Male
Mice
Odorants
Pregnancy
Sexual Behavior, Animal

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