DNA methylation makes mutational history

A quantitative phylogenetic association mapping approach links genic mutational spectra to the evolution of DNA methylation in the Brassicaceae family of flowering plants. The method has wider applications and may usher in a new era in our understanding of species diversity.

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Published inNature plants Vol. 5; no. 8; pp. 772 - 773
Main Author Johannes, Frank
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.08.2019
Nature Publishing Group
Subjects
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Biomedical and Life Sciences
Brassicaceae - genetics
Cytosine - metabolism
Deoxyribonucleic acid
DNA
DNA methylation
DNA Methylation - genetics
DNA, Plant - metabolism
Evolution, Molecular
Flowering
Flowering plants
Genes, Plant
Life Sciences
Mutation
News & Views
news-and-views
Phylogeny
Plant Sciences
Plants (botany)
Species diversity
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Germany
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Summary:A quantitative phylogenetic association mapping approach links genic mutational spectra to the evolution of DNA methylation in the Brassicaceae family of flowering plants. The method has wider applications and may usher in a new era in our understanding of species diversity.
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ISSN:2055-0278
2055-0278
DOI:10.1038/s41477-019-0491-z