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Segmentally variable genes: a new perspective on adaptation.

PLoS biology - 1 Apr 2004

Zheng Yu, Roberts Richard J, Kasif Simon

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Genomic sequence variation is the hallmark of life and is key to understanding diversity and adaptation among the numerous microorganisms on earth. Analysis of the sequenced microbial genomes suggests that genes are evolving at many different rates. We have attempted to derive a new classification of genes into three broad categories: lineage-specific genes that evolve rapidly and appear unique to individual...

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PMID: 15094797
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.0020081
PMCID: PMC387263

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