Transposable elements (TEs) and other repetitive DNA can accumulate in the absence of
recombination, a process contributing to the degeneration of Y-chromosomes and other …

The genomes of virtually all sexually reproducing species contain transposable elements.
Although active elements generally transpose more rapidly than they are inactivated by …

Transposable elements (TE) are prominent components of most eukaryotic genomes. In
addition to their possible participation in the origin of sexual reproduction in eukaryotes, they …

Background Eukaryotic genomes harbor diverse families of repetitive DNA derived from
transposable elements (TEs) that are able to replicate and insert into genomic DNA. The …

Comparative analysis of recently sequenced eukaryotic genomes has uncovered extensive
variation in transposable element (TE) abundance, diversity, and distribution. The TE profile …

Background Horizontal transfer of transposable elements (HTT) is increasingly appreciated
as an important source of genome and species evolution in eukaryotes. However, our …

Considerable variation exists not only in the kinds of transposable elements (TEs) occurring
within the genomes of different species, but also in their abundance and distribution. Noting …

Transposable elements (TEs) are ubiquitous components of eukaryotic genomes. They have
considerably affected their size, structure and function. The sequencing of a multitude of …

One of the most striking patterns of genome structure is the tight, typically negative,
association between transposable elements (TEs) and meiotic recombination rates. While …

Recent research is starting to shed light on the factors that influence the population and
evolutionary dynamics of transposable elements (TEs) and TE life cycles. Genomes differ …