Publikationsdatum:
2014-12-31
Beschreibung:
Tandemly repeating satellite DNA elements in heterochromatin occupy a substantial portion of many eukaryotic genomes. Although often characterized as genomic parasites deleterious to the host, they also can be crucial for essential processes such as chromosome segregation. Adding to their interest, satellite DNA elements evolve at high rates; among Drosophila,...
Print ISSN:
0027-8424
Digitale ISSN:
1091-6490
Thema:
Biologie
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Medizin
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Allgemeine Naturwissenschaft