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Abstract
Mitochondria and plastids retain their own small but essential genomes. However, the evolutionary pressures that determine whether a gene is retained in organellar DNA or exported to the "host" nuclear genome remain unclear. A new study in Cell Systems addresses this knowledge gap using bioinformatic data and modeling to identify universal "rules" that determine organellar gene retention.
Cell SystemsMedicine-Pathology and Forensic Medicine
CiteScore
16.50
自引率
1.10%
发文量
84
审稿时长
42 days
期刊介绍:
In 2015, Cell Systems was founded as a platform within Cell Press to showcase innovative research in systems biology. Our primary goal is to investigate complex biological phenomena that cannot be simply explained by basic mathematical principles. While the physical sciences have long successfully tackled such challenges, we have discovered that our most impactful publications often employ quantitative, inference-based methodologies borrowed from the fields of physics, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. We are committed to providing a home for elegant research that addresses fundamental questions in systems biology.