A conserved function for pericentromeric satellite DNA
A universal and unquestioned characteristic of eukaryotic cells is that the genome is divided into multiple chromosomes and encapsulated in a single nucleus. However, the underlying mechanism to ensure such a configuration is unknown. Here, we provide evidence that pericentromeric satellite DNA, whi...
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Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2018-03-01
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/34122 |