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Mole vole without Y chromosome reveals chromosomal secrets in Turkey
Original: Mole vole with no Y chromosome reveals hidden chromosomal secrets in Turkey
The mole vole, a small rodent found in Turkey, has no Y chromosome, yet males still develop normally, making it a rare case among mammals. Researchers are studying how the species determines sex and what this reveals about chromosome evolution. The findings shed light on how genetic systems can be lost and replaced over time.
Why now: New research on this unusual rodent offers rare insight into how sex chromosomes can disappear, attracting attention from biology readers.
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