Birth, School, Work, Death, and Resurrection: The Life Stages and Dynamics of Transposable Element Proliferation
Transposable elements (TEs) can be maintained in sexually reproducing species even if they are harmful. However, the evolutionary strategies that TEs employ during proliferation can modulate their impact. In this review, I outline the different life stages of a TE lineage, from birth to proliferatio...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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| Series: | Genes |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/10/5/336 |