More evidence of an evolutionary 'arms race' between genes and selfish genetic elements
The human genome is littered with selfish genetic elements, which do not seem to benefit their hosts, but instead seek only to propagate themselves.
The human genome is littered with selfish genetic elements, which do not seem to benefit their hosts, but instead seek only to propagate themselves.
Evolution
Nov 11, 2021
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Mosquitoes are brilliant at two things – bringing misery to humans and quickly spoiling all efforts to shut them down.
Ecology
Sep 18, 2017
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German scientists at EMBL Heidelberg have discovered how condensin keeps chromosome arms folded and easy-to-transport during cell division, potentially acting as a cord-stopper.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 18, 2011
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