A substantial portion of the primate genome is composed of non-coding regions, so-called
“dark matter”, which includes an abundance of tandemly repeated sequences called satellite …

Simple Summary The experimental/pathological observation of genome chaos (including
massive and large-scale translocations, chromothripsis, and polyploidy cancer cells) …

The repetitive fraction (repeatome) of eukaryotic genomes is diverse and usually fast
evolving, being an important tool for clarify plant systematics. The genus Juncus L …

Tandem repeats can occupy a large portion of plant genomes and can either cause or result
from chromosomal rearrangements, which are important drivers of dysploidy-mediated …

The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, is the most harmful species among those
pests affecting palm trees. Its impact causes important economic losses around the World …

Extrachromosomal circular DNA (eccDNA) originates from linear chromosomal DNA in
various human tissues under physiological and disease conditions. The genomic origins of …

The triatomine Rhodnius prolixus is the main vector of Chagas disease in countries such as
Colombia and Venezuela, and the first kissing bug whose genome has been sequenced …

Eukaryotic genomes contain large amounts of repetitive DNA sequences, such as tandemly
repeated satellite DNAs (satDNAs). These sequences are highly dynamic and tend to be …

Reptiles are notable for the extensive genomic diversity and species richness among
amniote classes, but there is nevertheless a need for detailed genome-scale studies …

Background Pericentromeric regions of human chromosomes are composed of tandem-
repeated and highly organized sequences named satellite DNAs. Human classical satellite …