Salmon puberty gene discovered

Researchers have found a single gene that explains a huge 39% variation in maturity age of salmon Photo: Tor Naesje/NINA

Researchers have discovered that a specific gene plays an important role in determining mature salmon size and the decision to return to spawn, which may help maintain sustainable salmon populations in future.

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