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Heidelberg University: Research How a Tiny Gene Ensures the Survival of Male Birds
July 16, 2025
HEIDELBERG, Germany, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Heidelberg University issued the following news release:

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Research How a Tiny Gene Ensures the Survival of Male Birds

Researchers from Heidelberg and Edinburgh identify a mechanism that balances the genetic disparity between sex chromosomes

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Birds have developed a unique evolutionary solution to ensure the survival of males - a powerful microRNA. This tiny gene allows male embryos to s . . .

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