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S6.20: That’s so extra: Exploring the weird world of extrachromosomal DNA

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The Curious Case of Zebrafinches and Programmed Genome Reprogramming

Explore the phenomenon of programmed genome reprogramming in zebrafinches, where a peculiar chromosome called the germline restricted chromosome (GRC) is removed from non-reproductive cells and preserved in germ cells, only to be passed down the female line.

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