Selfish elements make a mark

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Abstract

Transposons qualify as 'selfish' DNA elements, adding new copies of themselves into our genomes without regard for the consequences. This wilful habit may, however, help in normal gene regulation.

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Bushman, F. (2004, May 20). Selfish elements make a mark. Nature. Nature Publishing Group. https://doi.org/10.1038/429253b

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