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Supplementary data tml http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/suppl/2009/02/24/rspb.2008.1840.DC1.h "Data Supplement" References ml#ref-list-1 http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/early/2009/02/21/rspb.2008.1840.full.ht This article cites 60 articles, 11 of which can be accessed free P<P Published online 25 February 2009 in advance of the print journal. Subject collections (427 articles) evolution (297 articles) behaviour (75 articles) molecular biology Articles on similar topics can be found in the following collections
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Influence of major histocompatibility complex genotype on mating success in a free-ranging reptile population.
Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes are highly polymorphic components of the vertebrate immune system, which play a key role in pathogen resistance. MHC genes may also function as odour-related cues for mate choice, thus ensuring optimal MHC diversity in offspring. MHC-associated mate choice has been demonstrated in some fish, bird and mammal species but it is not known whether this is...
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تاریخ انتشار 2009