Showing posts with label two male genes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label two male genes. Show all posts

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Mice with just two 'male' genes father babies

Researchers have shown that just two genes from the Y chromosome — that genetic emblem of masculinity in most mammals — are all that is needed for a male mouse to conceive healthy offspring using assisted reproduction. The same team had previously reported1 that male mice missing only seven genes from their Y chromosomes could father healthy babies.

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