Prion sex assignment based on the CHD region. Females have two DNA bands – the top band is from the W chromosome and the lower band is from the Z chromosome. Males just have the single Z chromosome band. The lane on the far left with multiple bands contains a size standard with bands of known size. Photo credit Lara Shepherd

Prion sex assignment based on the CHD region. Females have two DNA bands – the top band is from the W chromosome and the lower band is from the Z chromosome. Males just have the single Z chromosome band. The lane on the far left with multiple bands contains a size standard with bands of known size. Photo credit Lara ShepherdRead more

Prion sex assignment based on the CHD region. Females have two DNA bands – the top band is from the W chromosome and the lower band is from the Z chromosome. Males just have the single Z chromosome band. The lane on the far left with multiple bands contains a size standard with bands of known size. Photo credit Lara Shepherd


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