Fragile DNA contributes to repeated evolution

Genome Biol. 2019 Feb 21;20(1):39. doi: 10.1186/s13059-019-1655-x.

Abstract

Sequence features that affect DNA fragility might facilitate fast, repeated evolution by elevating mutation rates at genomic hotspots.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chromosome Fragile Sites*
  • Chromosome Fragility
  • DNA
  • Genome
  • Smegmamorpha*

Substances

  • DNA