The discovery in maize of jumping genes, also known as transposable elements, revolutionised our perception of genome organisation across kingdoms. Transposable elements are mobile small repetitive ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Aluminium (Al) toxicity can severely reduce root growth and consequently affect plant development and yield. A mechanism by which many species ...

This schematic illustrates how transposable elements, derived from functional RNAs or retroviruses, shape the human genome and act as regulatory DNA elements. It highlights their essential roles in ...

Not only can transposable elements be useful, but new evidence shows they may have been powerfully linked to primate evolution. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...