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LINEs in mind

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At least half the human genome consists of mobile elements, such as LINEs, some of which can jump around the genome. These elements have been crucial in genome evolution, but they may also contribute to human diversity.

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    Eric M. Ostertag & Haig H. Kazazian Jr

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