Scientists catch a “jumping gene” mid-leap between species

Scientists catch a “jumping gene” mid-leap between species. Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that “jumping genes” may move between species and speed up evolution.

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Trechos de apoio da pauta: Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that “jumping genes” may move between species and speed up evolution. While these mobile genetic elements were thought to travel mainly inside viruses or plasmids, researchers found circular intron RNA from a tiny predatory bacterium inside the dead cells of another microorganism.

• Ponto de atenção: scientists.
• Ponto de atenção: catch.
• Ponto de atenção: jumping.

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