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re·pet·i·tive DNA

a segment of DNA that consists of a linear array of multiple copies of the same sequence of nucleotides.

repetitive DNA

copies of specific short DNA sequences present many times in the eukaryotic GENOME. See HIGHLY REPETITIVE DNA, MODERATELY REPETITIVE DNA.
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Distribution of repetitive DNA sequence in eubacteria and application to fingerprinting of bacterial genome.
Resistencia antimicrobiana y genotipificacion de cepas de Salmonella Typhimurium aisladas de cuyes (Cavia porcellus) provenientes de granjas de produccion intensiva de la ciudad de Lima, Peru
Despite the large amount of accumulated data, the significance of the complex repetitive DNA fraction in the eukaryotic genome restructuring and functioning is still not completely understood.
Transposable Elements in the Organization and Diversification of the Genome of Aegilops speltoides Tausch (Poaceae, Triticeae)
Sadowsky, "Use of repetitive DNA sequences and the PCR to differentiate Escherichia coli isolates from human and animal sources," Applied and Environmental Microbiology, vol.
Evaluation of BOX-PCR and ERIC-PCR as Molecular Typing Tools for Pathogenic Leptospira
The kit builds on the success of Asuragen's AmplideX PCR/CE FMR1 and C9orf72 Kits1, enabling researchers to overcome the challenges of high homology sequences and reveal definitive genotypes from repetitive DNA.
Asuragen Expands Portfolio into the Alzheimer's, Cognitive Impairment Space with Launch of AmplideX PCR/CE TOMM40 Kit1
Identification of repetitive DNA sequence specific to Mycobacterium paratuberculosis.
Faecal Culture and IS900 PCR Assay for the Detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Bovine Faecal Samples
Distribution of repetitive DNA sequences in eubacteria and application to fingerprinting of bacterial genomes.
Genotyping of Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated from Bovine Mastitis in Turkey by using ERIC-PCR Method
Variability in the tandem repetitive DNA sequence of white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) genome and stability of VP28 gene to detect different isolates of WSSV from India.
Analysis of repeated compound units in ORF94 of white spot syndrome virus isolated from Litopenaeus vannamei from outbreak and non-outbreak shrimp farms in Sonora, Mexico
Telomeres are long stretches of repetitive DNA at the ends of chromosomes.
Slowing time: fighting aging may enhance health, not longevity
There are different areas that methylation occurs, including extensive areas of repetitive DNA sequences, such as centromeres and Transposons (Wang, 2004) (which are involved in chromosome stability), non-coding regions (Varambally, 2008) (Enhancer regions, miRNA) and within genes (Guenther, 2007).
Epigenetic drugs: a hope to treat cancer
Section Two: Biological Information and Genetic Theory Wells presents evidence for the functionality of non -protein-coding DNA to refute the concept of "junk DNA." This includes pervasive transcription of the genome, conservation of many nonprotein-coding sequences, sequence-dependent functions of RNAs transcribed from introns, pseudogenes, repetitive DNA, functions almost independent of the exact nucleotide sequence, chromatin topology in gene expression and centromere placement, and the light-focusing property of heterochromatin in inverted nuclei.
Biological Information: New Perspectives
Telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences that sit at the ends of chromosomes and serve a protective function to make sure cells do not lose valuable genetic information each time they divide.
Gauging cancer cell vulnerability
Repetitive DNA elements in the Murrah BAC clone sequence were identified by RepeatMasker (http://www.repeatmasker.org/).
GENETIC ANALYSIS OF SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE 1 GENE IN MURRAH RIVER BUFFALO

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