ITHACA, N.Y. -- Transposons, or “jumping genes” – DNA segments that can move from one part of the genome to another – are key to bacterial evolution and the development of antibiotic resistance.
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Study uncovers how transposons use telomeres for survival in bacteria
Transposons, or "jumping genes" – DNA segments that can move from one part of the genome to another – are key to bacterial ...
Adverse genetic mutations can cause harm and are due to various circumstances. 'Jumping genes' are one cause of mutations, but cells try and combat them with a specialized RNA called piRNA.
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