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  1. Drosophila Testacea

    First chromosome that cheats in both sexes identified in fruit flies

    May 9, 2025

    Some genes just don’t play fair.Researchers have uncovered a ‘selfish’ X chromosome in the fruit fly Drosophila testacea that manages to distort inheritance in both sperm and eggs. “Researchers have known about these selfish genes in males for nearly 100 years, and they've become textbook… read more

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    Supports for the UBC community

    April 27, 2025

    Our thoughts are with the Filipino community and everyone affected by the tragedy in Vancouver. Supports are available for UBC students, faculty and staff. read more

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