John Wiley & Sons
Transposable Elements and Genome Evolution
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9781789451788
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9781789451788
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Since their discovery by Barbara McClintock in the mid-20th century, the importance of transposable elements in shaping the architecture, function and evolution of genomes has gradually been unveiled. These DNA sequences populate nearly all genomes and are viewed as genomic parasites. They are mobile, capable of proliferating within genomes and also commonly travel between species. These elements are mutagenic and are responsible for several human genetic disorders, but they also constitute a major source of genetic diversity. Some insertions have beneficial effects for the host and are selected for, giving rise to significant evolutionary innovations. Their dynamics within genomes are intricate, as are their interactions with other genome components. To limit their proliferation, the genome has evolved sophisticated defense mechanisms. While researchers commonly use these elements as genetic tools, their identification in newly sequenced genomes remains a challenge due not only to their extensive diversity, but also their large copy numbers.
| Author: Aurélie Hua-Van, Pierre Capy |
| Publisher: John Wiley & Sons |
| Publication Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 308 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: 1789451787 |
| ISBN-13: 9781789451788 |
Transposable Elements and Genome Evolution
$165.00
$159.77
Sale 3%
Since their discovery by Barbara McClintock in the mid-20th century, the importance of transposable elements in shaping the architecture, function and evolution of genomes has gradually been unveiled. These DNA sequences populate nearly all genomes and are viewed as genomic parasites. They are mobile, capable of proliferating within genomes and also commonly travel between species. These elements are mutagenic and are responsible for several human genetic disorders, but they also constitute a major source of genetic diversity. Some insertions have beneficial effects for the host and are selected for, giving rise to significant evolutionary innovations. Their dynamics within genomes are intricate, as are their interactions with other genome components. To limit their proliferation, the genome has evolved sophisticated defense mechanisms. While researchers commonly use these elements as genetic tools, their identification in newly sequenced genomes remains a challenge due not only to their extensive diversity, but also their large copy numbers.
| Author: Aurélie Hua-Van, Pierre Capy |
| Publisher: John Wiley & Sons |
| Publication Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 308 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: 1789451787 |
| ISBN-13: 9781789451788 |
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