| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2042638 | Current Biology | 2016 | 3 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryMale-killing is one strategy used by maternally transmitted bacterial symbionts to boost transmission and spread in populations. In Drosophila melanogaster, Spiroplasma target males by hijacking an essential, male-limited epigenetic process. A new study reveals clues to the mode of killing.
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Authors
Amanda M. Larracuente, Victoria H. Meller,