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mobile genetic elements

Scope: molecular

Papers: 3 | Mentions: 4

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Definition

DNA sequences that can move or be transferred between different positions within genomes or between genomes

Related Terms (3)

ECEsBorg elementsMGEs

Publications (3)

Host species and geographic location shape microbial diversity and functional potential in the conifer needle microbiome

2025Microbiomemeasured

Borgs are giant genetic elements with potential to expand metabolic capacity

2022Naturecentral

Massive DNA "BORG" Structures Perplex Scientists

2021Naturecentral

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