Gene regulation: piecing together the puzzle of enhancer evolution.

Curr Biol

Department of Biology, New York University, 100 Washington Square East, New York, NY 10003, USA.

Published: July 2011

The sequences of some gene regulatory elements diverge considerably, even between closely related species. A detailed analysis of the fast-evolving sparkling enhancer in Drosophila now identifies key compensatory mechanisms and 'grammar' elements that are critical for maintaining functional integrity.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2011.06.026DOI Listing

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