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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Main Authors: Madhav Jagannathan, Ryan Cummings, Yukiko M Yamashita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2018-03-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/34122