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Keck Science Department

Professor of Biology Patrick Ferree spoke with The Academic Minute about his focus on selfish genetic elements, or chromosomes that transmit to offspring at higher levels than other chromosomes, often causing disharmony within a genome. Ìý

In the episode, Ferree dives into his research on one specific chromosome—Paternal Sex Ratio—which destroys other chromosomes. To listen to the full episode, click .ÌýÌý

The Academic Minute is a daily segment that features researchers from colleges and universities around the world. Browse other Scripps professors’ episodes .ÌýÌý