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Unnecessary sequences called 'introns' are removed from gene transcripts. But where do they come from? | Genetics And ...

This kind of gene-stealing, brain-hacking behaviour is extremely rare in the animal kingdom. It’s more common in bacteria, ...

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A new study proves that a type of genetic element called 'introners' is the mechanism by which many introns spread within and ...

A new study from the University of California, Santa Cruz reveals that 'introners' are responsible for the spread of introns ...