Cross-Species Genome Comparison Uncovers Regulatory Elements With Ties to Clinical Phenotypes

Mar 06, 2018

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NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – A cross-species analysis centered on parts of the genome that have undergone speedier-than-usual evolution has uncovered potential functional elements with ties to species-specific phenotypes and human disease.

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