Centromeres under Pressure: Evolutionary Innovation in Conflict with Conserved Function
Centromeres are essential genetic elements that enable spindle microtubule attachment for chromosome segregation during mitosis and meiosis. While this function is preserved across species, centromeres display an array of dynamic features, including: (1) rapidly evolving DNA; (2) wide evolutionary d...
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MDPI AG
2020-08-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/11/8/912 |