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An evolutionary case for functional gene body methylation in plants and animals

Genome Biology
DOI: 10.1186/s13059-017-1230-2
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Methylation in the bodies of active genes is common in animals and vascular plants. Evolutionary patterns indicate homeostatic functions for this type of methylation.

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Zilberman, D. (2017, May 9). An evolutionary case for functional gene body methylation in plants and animals. Genome Biology. BioMed Central Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-017-1230-2

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