The inexorable spread of a newly arisen neo-Y chromosome.

A newly arisen Y-chromosome can become established in one part of a species range by genetic drift or through the effects of selection on sexually antagonistic alleles. However, it is difficult to explain why it should then spread throughout the species range after this initial episode. As it spread...

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Main Authors: Paris Veltsos, Irene Keller, Richard A Nichols
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-05-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2435400?pdf=render