Some flies do not play ping-pong

Arie Fridrich*, Yehu Moran*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

3 Scopus citations

Abstract

Genome integrity in animals depends on silencing of mobile elements by Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs). A new study in this issue of PLOS Biology reveals recent evolutionary losses of key piRNA biogenesis factors in flies, highlighting adaptability by rapid shift to alternative piRNA biogenesis strategies.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere3002152
JournalPLoS Biology
Volume21
Issue number6 June
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2023

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Some flies do not play ping-pong'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this