title: [Mutation "outbursts" of various genes in natural populations of Drosophila melanogaster].
abstract: Mutation outbursts of several sex-linked genes are described. The outbursts occurring in natural populations of Drosophila melanogaster in various periods are shown to result mainly from transpositions of mobile genetic elements.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Gershenzon
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002874:Chromosome Mapping; D004251:DNA Transposable Elements; D004331:Drosophila melanogaster / Q000235:genetics*; D017344:Genes, Insect; D008040:Genetic Linkage; D005828:Genetics, Population; D008297:Male; D009154:Mutation; D010641:Phenotype; D014960:X Chromosome
chemical_list: D004251:DNA Transposable Elements