The Alu in You, 2

Back in September I closed out my guest-stint at By Common Consent with a post called, The Alu in You. It briefly explains the use of Alu elements--a type of mobile genetic element--in determining genetic relatedness.

A new review article explains the topic in more detail. Have a look if you are interested.

Xing J., D. J. Witherspoon, D. A. Ray, M. A. Batzer and L. B. Jorde (2007) Mobile elements and primate evolution. Yearbook of Physical Anthropology 50: 2-19

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