A human specific Alu DNA cassette is found flanking the genes of transcription factor AP2

Alu elements are retroposons that invaded the primate genome and shaped its biology. Some Alus inserted recently and are polymorphic in the human population. It is these Alus that are being sought after in dis...

Source: BMC Research Notes - April 11, 2019 Category: Research Authors: Hamdi K. Hamdi, Siddana Reddy, Nada Laz, Renad Eltaher, Zahraa Kandell, Teif Mahmud, Lamia Alenazi, Basheer Haroun, Mohanad Hassan and Raju Ragavendra Tags: Research note Source Type: research