Sex chromosomes with apes (IMAGE)

Penn State

Sex chromosomes with apes

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Newly generated, complete genomes for the sex chromosomes of six primate species — produced by an international collaboration led by researchers at Penn State and the National Human Genome Research Institute — reveal rapid evolution on the Y chromosome among apes. These results may inform conservation of these endangered species and shed light on sex-related genetic diseases in both humans and our closest living relatives. 

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Design: Bob Harris; Photography: San Diego Zoo and Tulsa Zoo

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