Orthologous endogenous retroviruses exhibit directional selection since the chimp-human split
Orthologous endogenous retroviruses exhibit directional selection since the chimp-human split
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) are often viewed as selfish DNA that do not contribute to host phenotype. Yet ERVs have also been co-opted to play important roles in the maintenance of stem cell identity and placentation, amongst other things. This has led to debate over whether the typical ERV confers a cost or benefit upon the host. We studied the...
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Orthologous endogenous retroviruses exhibit directional selection since the chimp-human split
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4477479
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4477479
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1742-4690
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1742-4690
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10.1186/s12977-015-0172-6
