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Non-random X Chromosome Expression in Female Mules and Hinnies

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The behaviour of X-linked glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase locus in a mule and two hinnies provides support for Lyon's single active X hypothesis.

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  1. Department of Medical Genetics, Children's Hospital, Winnipeg

    J. L. HAMERTON, B. J. RICHARDSON & PHYLLIS A. GEE

  2. Departments of Paediatrics and Anatomy, University of Manitoba,

    J. L. HAMERTON, B. J. RICHARDSON & PHYLLIS A. GEE

  3. ARC Unit of Reproductive Physiology and Biochemistry, Animal Research Station, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge

    W. R. ALLEN & R. V. SHORT

  4. Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge

    W. R. ALLEN & R. V. SHORT

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HAMERTON, J., RICHARDSON, B., GEE, P. et al. Non-random X Chromosome Expression in Female Mules and Hinnies. Nature 232, 312–315 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1038/232312a0

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