Properties and Distribution of Pure GA-Sequences of Mammalian Genomes
2009
Correction on GA-Sequences in Mammalian Genomes
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Author Information
Author(s): Albrecht-Buehler Guenter
Primary Institution: Public Library of Science
Conclusion
Pure GA-sequences are protected from point mutations, contrary to what was previously suggested.
Supporting Evidence
- Point mutations in vertebrate genomes occur at a rate of 3.3 mutations per Kb.
- Long GA-sequences are more likely to be fragmented by mutations than short ones.
- Many million years of evolution have not fragmented these GA-sequences.
Takeaway
The study found that long GA-sequences in mammal DNA don't break apart easily, even after millions of years.
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