Ancient co-option of LTR retrotransposons as yeast centromeres
• Abstract Centromeres ensure accurate chromosome segregation, yet their DNA evolves rapidly across eukaryotes leaving the origins of new centromere architectures unclear1,2,3,4. •
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A yeast enzyme helps human cells overcome mitochondrial defects
• Nucleotide synthesis-the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA-is essential for cell growth and division. • In most animal cells, this process depends closely on prop
AI model learns yeast DNA 'language' to boost protein drug output
• Industrial yeasts are a powerhouse of protein production, used to manufacture vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, and other useful compounds. • In a new study, MIT chemical engineers h