Evolution and diversity of transposable elements in vertebrate genomes
Transposable elements (TEs) are selfish genetic elements that mobilize in genomes via
transposition or retrotransposition and often make up large fractions of vertebrate genomes …
transposition or retrotransposition and often make up large fractions of vertebrate genomes …
[HTML][HTML] Snake venomics: fundamentals, recent updates, and a look to the next decade
CH Tan - Toxins, 2022 - mdpi.com
Venomic research, powered by techniques adapted from proteomics, transcriptomics, and
genomics, seeks to unravel the diversity and complexity of venom through which knowledge …
genomics, seeks to unravel the diversity and complexity of venom through which knowledge …
[HTML][HTML] Repetitive elements may comprise over two-thirds of the human genome
Transposable elements (TEs) are conventionally identified in eukaryotic genomes by
alignment to consensus element sequences. Using this approach, about half of the human …
alignment to consensus element sequences. Using this approach, about half of the human …
Comparative analysis of transposable elements highlights mobilome diversity and evolution in vertebrates
Transposable elements (TEs) are major components of vertebrate genomes, with major
roles in genome architecture and evolution. In order to characterize both common patterns …
roles in genome architecture and evolution. In order to characterize both common patterns …
The Burmese python genome reveals the molecular basis for extreme adaptation in snakes
TA Castoe, APJ de Koning, KT Hall… - Proceedings of the …, 2013 - National Acad Sciences
Snakes possess many extreme morphological and physiological adaptations. Identification
of the molecular basis of these traits can provide novel understanding for vertebrate biology …
of the molecular basis of these traits can provide novel understanding for vertebrate biology …
[HTML][HTML] Phylogenomic analyses support the position of turtles as the sister group of birds and crocodiles (Archosauria)
Background The morphological peculiarities of turtles have, for a long time, impeded their
accurate placement in the phylogeny of amniotes. Molecular data used to address this major …
accurate placement in the phylogeny of amniotes. Molecular data used to address this major …
[HTML][HTML] Rapid microsatellite identification from Illumina paired-end genomic sequencing in two birds and a snake
TA Castoe, AW Poole, APJ De Koning, KL Jones… - PloS one, 2012 - journals.plos.org
Identification of microsatellites, or simple sequence repeats (SSRs), can be a time-
consuming and costly investment requiring enrichment, cloning, and sequencing of …
consuming and costly investment requiring enrichment, cloning, and sequencing of …
[HTML][HTML] Squamate reptiles challenge paradigms of genomic repeat element evolution set by birds and mammals
Broad paradigms of vertebrate genomic repeat element evolution have been largely shaped
by analyses of mammalian and avian genomes. Here, based on analyses of genomes …
by analyses of mammalian and avian genomes. Here, based on analyses of genomes …
[HTML][HTML] Integrated “omics” profiling indicates that miRNAs are modulators of the ontogenetic venom composition shift in the Central American rattlesnake, Crotalus …
Background Understanding the processes that drive the evolution of snake venom is a topic
of great research interest in molecular and evolutionary toxinology. Recent studies suggest …
of great research interest in molecular and evolutionary toxinology. Recent studies suggest …
LTR retrotransposons contribute to genomic gigantism in plethodontid salamanders
Among vertebrates, most of the largest genomes are found within the salamanders, a clade
of amphibians that includes 613 species. Salamander genome sizes range from∼ 14 to∼ …
of amphibians that includes 613 species. Salamander genome sizes range from∼ 14 to∼ …