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Preface.

Lukáš Kratochvíl1, Matthias Stöck2,3

  • 1Department of Ecology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Viničná 7, Prague, Czech Republic.

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences
|July 12, 2021
PubMed
Summary

This preface introduces a theme issue on vertebrate sex chromosome evolution, covering topics from sex determination to chromosome differentiation and its consequences.

Keywords:
evolutionsex chromosomesvertebrates

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Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Introduces a two-part theme issue on vertebrate sex chromosome evolution.
  • Covers 22 articles on diverse aspects of sex chromosome research.

Discussion:

  • Explores sex determination mechanisms beyond sex chromosomes.
  • Investigates the origin and differentiation of sex-determining genes.
  • Examines the evolutionary pathways and consequences of differentiated sex chromosomes.

Key Insights:

  • Discusses the role of epigenetics in sex determination.
  • Analyzes factors influencing sex chromosome differentiation rates.
  • Considers the impact of hybridization and polyploidy on sex chromosome evolution.

Outlook:

  • Highlights ongoing research challenges and future directions in the field.
  • Emphasizes empirical and theoretical insights into sex chromosome evolution.
  • Sets the stage for Part I of the theme issue.