| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4508300 | Current Opinion in Insect Science | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
•Transposable elements are paramount in genome size variation observed across insects.•Transposable elements play a pivotal role in the organization of insect chromosomes and karyotypes.•The transposition-selection model explains remarkably well the genome-wide dynamics of transposable elements.•Transposable elements fuel genetic innovation and mediate adaptation.
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Authors
Florian Maumus, Anna-Sophie Fiston-Lavier, Hadi Quesneville,