Tag: symbionts
Cinderella Story? Transposons Gain New Respect
Junk DNA has been getting redress for decades of ignominy. Now, retrotransposons and transposable elements may be next in line for a better reputation.
Eric Bapteste on External Genetic Change In “Age-Distorters”
Species are surrounded by other species (often sharing the same body), and therefore may interfere with one another’s fitness.