Genomics: Stentor’s Trumpet Sounds Anew
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The amazing regenerative abilities of the giant ciliate Stentor coeruleus made it a favorite subject for classical embryologists. Now, its genome has been sequenced, enabling renewed experimental study and revealing unexpected surprises in mRNA splicing and the genetic code.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Current Biology
دوره 27 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017