Seeing Double: New Study Explains Evolution of Duplicate Genes

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. A new study explains that about half of our genes are copies, made by error during DNA replication, that have escaped elimination by natural selection through the addition of methyl groups. Usually these copies would be susceptible to developing mutations, but it is newly understood that they are evolving new functions instead.

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Direct Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/04/140407153806.htm

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: informational text, text complexity, DNA, replication, methylation, duplication, genes, evolution, natural selection

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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