October 2016 PMID 27748421

Sex Change in Clownfish: Molecular Insights from Transcriptome Analysis.

Laura Casas, Fran Saborido-Rey, Taewoo Ryu, Craig Michell, Timothy Ravasi, Xabier Irigoien

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The discussions focus primarily on the scientific findings, such as mentions of 'molecular insights' and 'transcriptome analysis,' indicating a basic appreciation of the research. Examples include references to the genetic mechanisms behind sex change and the phenomenon of sequential hermaphroditism, using straightforward language that conveys curiosity without strong disagreement or excitement.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance and validity of the research, reflecting general agreement with its findings about clownfish sex change mechanisms.

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The discussions show moderate interest, highlighting key aspects like molecular insights and phenomena like sequential hermaphroditism but lacking deep curiosity or controversy.

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Participants refer to specific scientific concepts and methods, indicating a moderate level of engagement, yet there isn’t extensive debate or questioning.

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The overall tone suggests these discussions recognize the potential significance of understanding clownfish sex change, but do not explicitly emphasize a transformative impact.

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@LGBTQ_Religion · X

Casas, L, Rey-Saborido, F., Ryu, T., et al. (2016). Sex change in clownfish: molecular insights from transcriptome analysis. Scientific Reports, 6. Goymann, W., Brumm, H., Kappeler, P. (2022). Biological sex is binary, even though there is a rainbow of sex roles. BioEssays,

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@MAGAVeteran19D @SarahEMcBride Clownfish, for one. https://t.co/LoEUcMX5gF

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@PetProTienda · X

Este fenómeno, llamado hermafroditismo secuencial, ocurre cuando hay pocos individuos del sexo opuesto en la población.

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@MiellKella · X

@StephanieRct @BriannaWu Casas, L, Rey-Saborido, F., Ryu, T., et al. (2016). Sex change in clownfish: molecular insights from transcriptome analysis. Scientific Reports, 6.Goymann, W., Brumm, H., Kappeler, P. (2022)

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Peter Labrie

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@EdKrassen research https://t.co/zmM4ogAQTz Sex Change in Clownfish: Molecular Insights from Transcriptome Analysis https://t.co/y0Bl8XRXw0 -

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@InwaNoireVT @zaelefty Did you know that clownfish can transition if the female is removed from the colony c: https://t.co/e1u4WlRX81

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-Casas, L., Saborido-Rey, F., Ryu, T. Michell, C., Ravasi, T. &Irigoien, X. (2016). “Sex Change in Clownfish: Molecular Insightsfrom Transcriptome Analysis”, Scientific Reports, 6. https://t.co/cMysMTBbZI

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Francesco Santini

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Sex Change in Clownfish: Molecular Insights from Transcriptome Analysis http://www.nature.com/articles/srep35461

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