Genomic imprinting: Piece of cake

Benjamin Tycko, Argiris Efstratiadis

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Abstract

Knoking out a minor form of the Igf2 messenger RNA from the placenta in mice has surprisingly strong effects on nutrient transport to the fetus. This has implications for the theory of maternal-paternal genetic conflict.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)913-914
Number of pages2
JournalNature
Volume417
Issue number6892
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 27 2002

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General

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