Maternal effect dominant embryonic arrest

Maternal effect dominant embryonic arrest (Medea) is a flour beetle selfish gene composed of a toxin and an antidote. A mother carrying Medea will express the toxin in her germline, killing her progeny.

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Maternal effect dominant embryonic arrest

Maternal effect dominant embryonic arrest (Medea) is a flour beetle selfish gene composed of a toxin and an antidote. A mother carrying Medea will express the toxin in her germline, killing her progeny.

Source: Wikipedia "Maternal effect dominant embryonic arrest" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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