July 2012 archive

U3 snoRNA genes are multi-copy and frequently linked to U5 snRNA genes in Euglena gracilis.

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U3 snoRNA genes are multi-copy and frequently linked to U5 snRNA genes in Euglena gracilis.
BMC Genomics. 2009;10:528
Authors: Charette JM, Gray MW
Abstract
BACKGROUND: U3 snoRNA is a box C/…

RNA editing in plant mitochondria: 20 years later.

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RNA editing in plant mitochondria: 20 years later.
IUBMB Life. 2009 Dec;61(12):1101-4
Authors: Gray MW
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In 1989, three laboratories (in Canada, France and Germany) independently and s…

The path to RNA editing in plant mitochondria: the Halifax chapter.

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The path to RNA editing in plant mitochondria: the Halifax chapter.
IUBMB Life. 2009 Dec;61(12):1114-7
Authors: Gray MW
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A single C/T difference between gene and cDNA within the 5′-un…

Intein-mediated cyclization of bacterial acyl carrier protein stabilizes its folded conformation but does not abolish function.

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Intein-mediated cyclization of bacterial acyl carrier protein stabilizes its folded conformation but does not abolish function.
J Biol Chem. 2010 Mar 19;285(12):8605-14
Authors: Volkmann G, Murphy PW, Rowla…

Identifying biologically relevant differences between metagenomic communities.

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Identifying biologically relevant differences between metagenomic communities.
Bioinformatics. 2010 Mar 15;26(6):715-21
Authors: Parks DH, Beiko RG
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MOTIVATION: Metagenomics is the st…

Characterization of halotolerant Bicosoecida and Placididea (Stramenopila) that are distinct from marine forms, and the phylogenetic pattern of salinity preference in heterotrophic stramenopiles.

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Characterization of halotolerant Bicosoecida and Placididea (Stramenopila) that are distinct from marine forms, and the phylogenetic pattern of salinity preference in heterotrophic stramenopiles.
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First-order correct bootstrap support adjustments for splits that allow hypothesis testing when using maximum likelihood estimation.

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First-order correct bootstrap support adjustments for splits that allow hypothesis testing when using maximum likelihood estimation.
Mol Biol Evol. 2010 Jul;27(7):1621-9
Authors: Susko E
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Phylogenomic evidence for separate acquisition of plastids in cryptophytes, haptophytes, and stramenopiles.

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Phylogenomic evidence for separate acquisition of plastids in cryptophytes, haptophytes, and stramenopiles.
Mol Biol Evol. 2010 Jul;27(7):1698-709
Authors: Baurain D, Brinkmann H, Petersen J, Rodríguez-Ezpe…

Abundant 5S rRNA-like transcripts encoded by the mitochondrial genome in amoebozoa.

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Abundant 5S rRNA-like transcripts encoded by the mitochondrial genome in amoebozoa.
Eukaryot Cell. 2010 May;9(5):762-73
Authors: Bullerwell CE, Burger G, Gott JM, Kourennaia O, Schnare MN, Gray MW
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Distinguishing microbial genome fragments based on their composition: evolutionary and comparative genomic perspectives.

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Distinguishing microbial genome fragments based on their composition: evolutionary and comparative genomic perspectives.
Genome Biol Evol. 2010;2:117-31
Authors: Perry SC, Beiko RG
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