A Small RNA-Based Immune System Defends Germ Cells against Mobile Genetic Elements

Transposons are mobile genetic elements that threaten the survival of species by destabilizing the germline genomes. Limiting the spread of these selfish elements is imperative. Germ cells employ specialized small regulatory RNA pathways to restrain transposon activity. PIWI proteins and Piwi-intera...

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Main Author: Astrid D. Haase (Author)
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Published: Hindawi Limited, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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