Selfish DNA: the best defense is a good offense

Curr Biol. 1996 Apr 1;6(4):385-8. doi: 10.1016/s0960-9822(02)00502-x.

Abstract

The recent discovery of novel biochemical activities of intron-encoded endonucleases emphasizes the selfish nature of mobile genetic elements.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • DNA / metabolism*
  • DNA Transposable Elements*
  • Deoxyribonuclease I / metabolism*
  • Introns

Substances

  • DNA Transposable Elements
  • DNA
  • Deoxyribonuclease I