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Falque M, Mercier R, Mézard C, De Vienne D, Martin OC (2007). Patterns of recombination and MLH1 foci density along mouse chromosomes: modeling effects of interference and obligate chiasma. Genetics, 176:1453-1467. PubMed | DOI

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