Mothers transmit mitochondrial DNA through daughters only
Scientists have argued whether or not the often-studied mitochondrial DNA molecule is clonally inherited. It is with assuming clonal inheritance this type of DNA has been used to track the origin of modern human as well as to draw pictures of genetic relationships among other animals and plants. The conflict has now been solved by two evolutionary geneticists from Uppsala University in Sweden. Contact: Professor Hans Ellegren Hans.Ellegren@ebc.uu.se 46-184-716-460 Uppsala University
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