PSRs: Selfish chromosomes that manipulate reproductive development

X Zhang, PM Ferree - Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology, 2024 - Elsevier
B chromosomes are intriguing “selfish” genetic elements, many of which exhibit higher-than-
Mendelian transmission. This perspective highlights a group of B chromosomes known as …

Horizontal transfer of accessory chromosomes in fungi–a regulated process for exchange of genetic material?

M Habig, SK Patneedi, R Stam, HH De Fine Licht - Heredity, 2025 - nature.com
Horizontal transfer of entire chromosomes has been reported in several fungal pathogens,
often significantly impacting the fitness of the recipient fungus. All documented instances of …