112 citations
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q-bio.PE2014★ 112 cited
Escape from crossover interference increases with maternal age
Christopher L. Campbell, Nicholas A. Furlotte, Nick Eriksson +2
Recombination plays a fundamental role in meiosis, ensuring the proper segregation of chromosomes and contributing to genetic diversity by generating novel combinations of alleles.…
q-bio.GN2012
A genetic variant near olfactory receptor genes influences cilantro preference
Nicholas Eriksson, Shirley Wu, Chuong B. Do +5
The leaves of the Coriandrum sativum plant, known as cilantro or coriander, are widely used in many cuisines around the world. However, far from being a benign culinary herb, cilan…
q-bio.GN2012
Genome-wide analysis points to roles for extracellular matrix remodeling, the visual cycle, and neuronal development in myopia
Amy K. Kiefer, Joyce Y. Tung, Chuong B. Do +4
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is the most common eye disorder, resulting primarily from excess elongation of the eye. The etiology of myopia, although known to be complex, is poorly…