Transposable elements: not as quiet as a mouse

Genome Biol. 2012 Jun 20;13(6):159. doi: 10.1186/gb-2012-13-6-159.

Abstract

In this issue of Genome Biology, Nellåker et al. show massive purging of deleterious transposable element variants, through negative selection, in 18 mouse strains.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • DNA Transposable Elements*
  • Female
  • Genome*
  • Genomics / methods*
  • Male
  • Selection, Genetic*

Substances

  • DNA Transposable Elements