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. 1986 Dec;9(1-2):9-16.
doi: 10.1007/BF02797372.

Retroviruses and evolution

H M Temin

Retroviruses and evolution

H M Temin. Cell Biophys. 1986 Dec.

Abstract

A wide variety of different genetic elements and DNA sequences have used reverse transcription in their replication or transposition. Some of these elements may be evolutionarily related and show a continued evolution to autonomy from the cell genome. The evolution of a cancer reflects a similar drive for autonomy from the organism.

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