selfish DNA
nounDefinitions
A DNA sequence that spreads by forming additional copies of itself within the genome and…
A DNA sequence that spreads by forming additional copies of itself within the genome and makes no specific contribution to the reproductive success of its host organism.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for selfish DNA. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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