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Genomic imprinting

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Knocking out a minor form of the Igf2 messenger RNA from the placenta in mice has surprisingly strong effects on nutrient transport to the fetus. This has implications for the theory of maternal–paternal genetic conflict.

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Figure 1: Cross-section of the mouse placenta.

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    Benjamin Tycko & Argiris Efstratiadis

  2. Institute for Cancer Genetics and the Department of Genetics and Development, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1150 St Nicholas Avenue, New York, 10032, New York, USA

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