title: Supergenes: The Genomic Architecture of a Bird with Four Sexes.
abstract: Supergenes are clusters of physically linked, co-evolving genes that often control complex traits. A new study clarifies the origin and possible fate of a fascinating supergene that determines the coloration and mating behavior of a widespread North American bird.
authors: Fuller Evolutionary Biology Program, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY 14950, USA. Electronic address: lc736@cornell.edu.
authors: Leonardo
authors: L
authors: Campagna
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds; D023281:Genomics; D010641:Phenotype