X chromosome inactivation in mouse brain (IMAGE)

University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine

X chromosome inactivation in mouse brain

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X-chromosome inactivation varies across different areas of brains. Here, fluorescent imaging data from a mouse reveal where the father’s X chromosome is most active (white) and least active (blue).

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Eric Szelenyi

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