Evolution of eukaryotic DNA methylation and the pursuit of safer sex

Assaf Zemach; Daniel Zilberman

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2010.07.007

Evolution of eukaryotic DNA methylation and the pursuit of safer sex

Assaf Zemach, Daniel Zilberman

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Cytosine methylation is an ancient process with conserved enzymology but diverse biological functions that include defense against transposable elements and regulation of gene expression. Here we will discuss the evolution and biological significance of eukaryotic DNA methylation, the likely drivers of that evolution, and major remaining mysteries.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	R780-R785
Journal	Current biology : CB
Volume	20
Issue number	17
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2010.07.007
State	Published - 14 Sep 2010
Externally published	Yes

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