Some flies do not play ping-pong

Arie Fridrich, Yehu Moran

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Abstract

Genome integrity in animals depends on silencing of mobile elements by Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs). A new study in this issue of PLOS Biology reveals recent evolutionary losses of key piRNA biogenesis factors in flies, highlighting adaptability by rapid shift to alternative piRNA biogenesis strategies.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere3002152
JournalPLoS Biology
Volume21
Issue number6 June
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2023

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Immunology and Microbiology
  • General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • General Neuroscience
  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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