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The human genome, as with the genome of most organisms, is comprised of various types of mobile genetic element derived repeats. Mobile genetic elements that mobilize by an RNA intermediate, include both autonomous and non-autonomous retrotransposons, and mobilize by a “copy and paste” mechanism that relies of the presence of a functional reverse transcriptase activity. The extent to which these different types of elements are actively mobilizing varies among organisms, as revealed with the advent of Next Generation DNA sequencing (NGS).To understand the normal and aberrant mechanisms that impact the mobility of these elements requires a more extensive understanding of how these elements interact with molecular pathways of the cell, including DNA repair, recombination and chromatin. In addition, epigenetic based-mechanisms can also influence the mobility of these elements, likely by transcriptional activation or repression in certain cell types. Studies regarding how mobile genetic elements interface and evolve with these pathways will rely on genomic studies from various model organisms. In addition, the mechanistic details of how these elements are regulated will continue to be elucidated with the use of genetic, biochemical, molecular, cellular, and bioinformatic approaches. Remarkably, the current understanding regarding the biology of these elements in the human genome, suggests these elements may impact developmental biology, including cellular differentiation, neuronal development, and immune function. Thus, aberrant changes in these molecular pathways may also impact disease, including neuronal degeneration, autoimmunity, and cancer.

transposon --- genome stability --- model organisms --- reverse transcriptase --- Mobile DNA --- RNA-dependent DNA polymerase --- cellular differentiation --- retrotransposon --- DNA repair --- transposon --- genome stability --- model organisms --- reverse transcriptase --- Mobile DNA --- RNA-dependent DNA polymerase --- cellular differentiation --- retrotransposon --- DNA repair

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The human genome, as with the genome of most organisms, is comprised of various types of mobile genetic element derived repeats. Mobile genetic elements that mobilize by an RNA intermediate, include both autonomous and non-autonomous retrotransposons, and mobilize by a “copy and paste” mechanism that relies of the presence of a functional reverse transcriptase activity. The extent to which these different types of elements are actively mobilizing varies among organisms, as revealed with the advent of Next Generation DNA sequencing (NGS).To understand the normal and aberrant mechanisms that impact the mobility of these elements requires a more extensive understanding of how these elements interact with molecular pathways of the cell, including DNA repair, recombination and chromatin. In addition, epigenetic based-mechanisms can also influence the mobility of these elements, likely by transcriptional activation or repression in certain cell types. Studies regarding how mobile genetic elements interface and evolve with these pathways will rely on genomic studies from various model organisms. In addition, the mechanistic details of how these elements are regulated will continue to be elucidated with the use of genetic, biochemical, molecular, cellular, and bioinformatic approaches. Remarkably, the current understanding regarding the biology of these elements in the human genome, suggests these elements may impact developmental biology, including cellular differentiation, neuronal development, and immune function. Thus, aberrant changes in these molecular pathways may also impact disease, including neuronal degeneration, autoimmunity, and cancer.

transposon --- genome stability --- model organisms --- reverse transcriptase --- Mobile DNA --- RNA-dependent DNA polymerase --- cellular differentiation --- retrotransposon --- DNA repair

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Transposable elements (TEs)-DNA sequences that are capable of moving from one chromosome location to another-are found in all living organisms. They have been increasingly investigated in a wide spectrum of species, including bacteria, plants, fungi, and animals. In Mobile Genetic Elements: Protocols and Genomic Applications, leading experts describe in step-by-step detail their most productive transposon-based methods and strategies for studying genome structure, function, and evolution. These readily reproducible techniques cover a broad range, including mutagenesis, transgenesis, gene silencing, and molecular systematics. Among the highlights are a series of DNA hybridization methods for analyzing the distribution and dynamics of mobile DNA at the hosts' genomic level, techniques for studying LTR retrotransposons in heterologous host systems, and mutagenesis protocols for investigating gene functions in a broad range of organisms. Additional methods deal with highly informative sets of polymorphic markers, RNAi technology in gene silencing, and applications during transgenesis. The protocols presented follow the successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, each one offering step-by-step laboratory instructions, an introduction outlining the principle behind the technique, lists of equipment and reagents, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. State-of-the-art and highly practical, Mobile Genetic Elements: Protocols and Genomic Applications offers investigators powerful genetic tools for dissecting the function of a specific gene, elaborating on the mechanisms leading to genetic change and diversity, and studying the evolutionary impact of mobile DNA on the biology and evolution of organisms.

Genomics --- Interspersed Repetitive Sequences --- Mobile genetic elements --- Molecular biology --- Sequence Analysis --- Methods --- Molecular genetics. --- Genetics --- Genetic elements, Mobile --- Genetic mobile elements --- Mobile DNA --- Mobile DNA sequences --- Mobile elements, Genetic --- DNA --- Molecular genetics --- Human genetics. --- Human Genetics. --- Heredity, Human --- Human biology --- Physical anthropology

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Cell physiology --- Insertion elements, DNA --- Recombinant DNA --- Mobile genetic elements --- Cellules --- Eléments transposables (Génétique) --- ADN recombinant --- Eléments génétiques mobiles --- Physiologie --- Prokaryotic Cells --- DNA, Recombinant --- Eukaryotic Cells --- Cell Physiological Phenomena --- DNA Transporsable Elements --- physiology --- 575.08:577.21 --- 579.254 --- 579.25 --- Genetic elements, Mobile --- Genetic mobile elements --- Mobile DNA --- Mobile DNA sequences --- Mobile elements, Genetic --- DNA --- Molecular genetics --- Genetic engineering, genetic manipulation, recombinant DNA --- Genetic exchange. Genetic transmission --- Microbial genetics --- Mobile genetic elements. --- 579.25 Microbial genetics --- 579.254 Genetic exchange. Genetic transmission --- 575.08:577.21 Genetic engineering, genetic manipulation, recombinant DNA --- Eléments transposables (Génétique) --- Eléments génétiques mobiles --- DNA, Recombinant. --- DNA, Recombinant - physiology --- Genetic elements

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Many biodegradation pathways, both aerobic and anaerobic, have already been characterised, and the phylogenetic relationships among catabolic genes within them have been studied. However, new biodegradation activities and their coding genes are continuously being reported, including those involved in the catabolism of emerging contaminants and those generally regarded as non-biodegradable. Gene regulation is also an important issue for the efficient biodegradation of contaminants. Specific induction by the substrate and over-imposed global regulatory networks adjust the expression of the biodegradation genes to meet bacterial physiological needs. New biodegradation pathways can be assembled in a particular strain or in a bacterial consortium by recruiting biodegradation genes from different origins through horizontal gene transfer. The abundance and diversity of biodegradation genes, analysed by either genomic or metagenomic approaches, constitute valuable indicators of the biodegradation potential of a particular environmental niche. This knowledge paves the way to systems metabolic engineering approaches to valorise biowaste for the production of value-added products.

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