Abstract
Methylation in the bodies of active genes is common in animals and vascular plants. Evolutionary patterns indicate homeostatic functions for this type of methylation.
Publication types
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Review
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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DNA Methylation*
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Evolution, Molecular*
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Genes, Essential
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Genes, Plant
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Plants / genetics