PRDM9 drives the location and rapid evolution of recombination hotspots in salmonids
M. Raynaud, P. Sanna, J. Joseph, J. Clement, Y. Imai, J.-J. Lareyre, A. Laurent, N. Galtier, F. Baudat, L. Duret, P.-A. Gagnaire, B. de Massy
This study identifies PRDM9's role in driving recombination hotspots in salmonids, showing rapid evolution and conservation of its function across vertebrates.
bioRxiv · Mar 6, 2024 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology