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J Biol

Title:		Making progress in genetic kin recognition among vertebrates
Author(s):		Hurst JL; Beynon RJ;
Address:		"Mammalian Behaviour and Evolution Group, School of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus, Neston CH647TE, UK. jane.hurst@liv.ac.uk"
Journal Title:		J Biol
Year:		2010
Volume:		20100217
Issue:		2
Page Number:		13 -
DOI:		10.1186/jbiol221
ISSN/ISBN:		1475-4924 (Electronic) 1478-5854 (Print) 1475-4924 (Linking)
Abstract:		"A recent study in BMC Evolutionary Biology has shown that genetically similar individual ring-tailed lemurs are also more similar in their scent composition, suggesting a possible mechanism of kin recognition. Theoretical and experimental studies reveal challenges ahead in achieving a true systems-level understanding of this process and its outcomes"
Keywords:		"Animals Cues Female Lemur/*genetics/physiology Major Histocompatibility Complex/genetics Male Mice Odorants/analysis Pheromones/chemistry/*genetics Polymorphism, Genetic Sexual Behavior, Animal;"
Notes:		"MedlineHurst, Jane L Beynon, Robert J eng BBC603897/Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council/United Kingdom S19816/Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council/United Kingdom Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review England 2010/03/20 J Biol. 2010; 9(2):13. doi: 10.1186/jbiol221. Epub 2010 Feb 17"