selfish DNA

noun

Definitions

  1. 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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