Genetics: LINEs in mind

Eric M. Ostertag; Haig H. Kazazian

doi:10.1038/435890a

Genetics: LINEs in mind

Eric M. Ostertag, Haig H. Kazazian

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At least half the human genome consists of mobile elements, such as LINEs, some of which can jump around the genome. These elements have been crucial in genome evolution, but they may also contribute to human diversity.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	890-891
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature
Volume	435
Issue number	7044
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/435890a
State	Published - Jun 16 2005
Externally published	Yes

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