Transposable elements in vertebrates: species evolution and environmental adaptation

The evolutionary success of species is strictly related to their genome in terms of composition and functionality. Transposable elements (TEs) represent a considerable fraction of the nuclear DNA content, and given to their ability to spread throughout the genome, they are able to create genetic div...

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Main Authors: F. Carducci, M. A. Biscotti, M. Barucca, A. Canapa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:The European Zoological Journal
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2019.1695967