Transposable elements are DNA segments with the unique ability to move about in the genome. This inherent feature can be exploited to harness these elements as gene vectors for genome manipulation.

Transposons, so-called jumping genes, are a threat to genomes, so plants work hard to prevent them from mobilizing and re-inserting into the genome. Spirodela polyrhiza, the most ancient member of the ...

The recent DNA sequence determination of the human, mouse and rice genomes has highlighted the abundant and diverse nature of transposons; approximately 40% of the genomes are composed of repetitive ...