Recent advances in understanding mitochondrial genome diversity [version 1; peer review: 4 approved]

Ever since its discovery, the double-stranded DNA contained in the mitochondria of eukaryotes has fascinated researchers because of its bacterial endosymbiotic origin, crucial role in encoding subunits of the respiratory complexes, compact nature, and specific inheritance mechanisms. In the last few...

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Main Author: Rafael Zardoya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2020-04-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/9-270/v1