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Silence of the Xs.(X chromosome inactivation)
Does junk DNA help women muffle one X chromosome? Here's a riddle that will stump most people. What do calico cats--those popular felines with a patchwork of orange-red, black, and white fur--have in common with women who lack sweat glands on portions of their bodies? A clue: Calico cats are almost ...
August 5, 2000; Science News

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