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LMU Munich discovered how the DCC enzyme distinguishes the X chromosome from all the other chromosomes in fruit fly Drosophila

In male cells of the fruit fly Drosophila, the X chromosome is twice as active as in female cells. Researchers at LMU Munich have now discovered how the enzyme responsible recognises the chromosome. MÜNCHEN, 02-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In many species, … Read the full press release