The Expansion of Animal MicroRNA Families Revisited

MicroRNAs are important regulatory small RNAs in many eukaryotes. Due to their small size and simple structure, they are readily innovated de novo. Throughout the evolution of animals, the emergence of novel microRNA families traces key morphological innovations. Here, we use a computational approac...

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Main Authors: Jana Hertel, Peter F. Stadler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/5/1/905