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Transposable elements: an abundant and natural source of regulatory sequences for host genes.
Annual review of genetics - 1 Jan 2012
Rebollo Rita, Romanish Mark T, Mager Dixie L
Abstract excerpt
The fact that transposable elements (TEs) can influence host gene expression was first recognized more than 50 years ago. However, since that time, TEs have been widely regarded as harmful genetic parasites-selfish elements that are rarely co-opted by the genome to serve a beneficial role. Here, we survey recent findings that relate to TE impact on host genes and remind the reader that TEs, in contrast to other...
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