PLoS Genet July 2014 PMID 25057982

8.2% of the Human genome is constrained: variation in rates of turnover across functional element classes in the human lineage.

Chris M Rands, Stephen Meader, Chris P Ponting, Gerton Lunter

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Discussions highlight the core finding that 8.2% of the human genome is constrained, with some posts emphasizing the significance of conserved sequences, while others note the rapid evolution of noncoding regions. The tone balances curiosity with recognition of the study's importance, reflected in phrases like 'important for understanding' and 'a step forward in genetics research,' showing moderate but meaningful engagement and impact.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the research, referencing the significance of constrained sequences in genome evolution.

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They reference specific aspects of the paper, such as the percentage of the genome constrained and implications for understanding functional elements, demonstrating thoughtful engagement.

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The posts suggest that the findings are seen as relevant and potentially influential for ongoing genetic research and understanding genome evolution.

Abstract in brief

  • Approximately 82% of the human genome is under negative selection, indicating it likely has functional importance.
  • Short-lived constrained sequences, especially in noncoding regions like regulatory sites, evolve rapidly and are not always detected by conservation-based models.
  • Protein-coding regions are highly stable over evolutionary time, with some sequences remaining conserved for over a billion years, while many other functional elements are more dynamic and species-specific.]

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Chris Rands
@c_rands · X

If you are interested, find here more on our research about constrained sequences in the human genome https://t.co/ELCG8PV3WA and antibiotic resistance genes in the genomes of integrated bacterial viruses https://t.co/3N1GvPwOpR #APDUpostdocday https://t.co/vTVFL0q617

Jun 6, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 467 followers View post →
karlDerGroße
@AthameWerfer · X

@munecatmusic https://t.co/ybQymlXZzr source in question

May 18, 2024 · 4 likes · 121 followers View post →
Siberian fox
@SilverVVulpes · X

@halvorz for me the level of uncertainty in human genome or most mammal ones are of the sort of whether you trust more 7% something functional estimates or those that go as high as 10-15% https://t.co/f7cAHDpHv4

Oct 24, 2020 · 1 like · 6,266 followers View post →
Galapagos Chuck
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@PatricktheB @SharkTooth787 @umfpt @DeanoMartino1 @odktiger @LeannEAF @ScientiaPercept @jools6691 @AndrewRChapman @IngridIngwah @Redsabr @tklforgiven @WastedAerospace @Canna420Uk @wpcguy @geraldpayne25 @SabeerAbdulla @Janetb172 @TheCOAPodcast @Unagami01 @AnthonyT2_Mufc @Jahvell13 @JaTapps @themuslimpolym1 @malo_j @ssss10901424 @brough_joshua @TheAzeriAkh @nature_enjoyer @TheRadMadLad1 @SouthernMoslem @alQawqazi1 @lawanbabor @Ah_Science @smkrdrsssns @myhighhills @againststrawmen @nadsshoes @michellmybell1 @PeterFi98279139 @Megavolt1 @Tanya_terrell1 @HaircutSpock @imkimaaron @JerryHelton14 @manchestermelly @TheWestonMike @PG13ScottWatson @htownsmitty @Aaron23582125 Two of the cited sources in his article are to pseudoscience websites. Here is the only legitimate source listed, and it doesn't help the YEC argument at all. https://t.co/gliAtOEch1

Jun 11, 2021 · 1 like · 504 followers View post →
Ben Sprung
@bgsprung · X

@CoelhoPre Sure: Rands, Chris M., et al. “8.2% of the Human Genome Is Constrained: Variation in Rates of Turnover across Functional Element Classes in the Human Lineage.” PLOS Genetics, vol. 10, no. 7, July 2014, p. e1004525. PLoS Journals, doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1004525.

Apr 13, 2020 · 1 like · 255 followers View post →
WP Consulting
@wpcguy · X

@Senta233 @JaTapps @juddclyjohnson @CriticalCripple @JordivisionD @underdog1965 @SciencelsLife @custardsmaster “It is widely accepted that purifying selection persisting over long evolutionary times is a ubiquitous mode of evolution.” https://t.co/KmsZlhWHPk

Jan 7, 2019 · 802 followers View post →

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karlDerGroße
@AthameWerfer · X

@munecatmusic https://t.co/ybQymlXZzr source in question

May 18, 2024 · 4 likes · 121 followers View post →
Galapagos Chuck
@Friendof_Darwin · X

@PatricktheB @SharkTooth787 @umfpt @DeanoMartino1 @odktiger @LeannEAF @ScientiaPercept @jools6691 @AndrewRChapman @IngridIngwah @Redsabr @tklforgiven @WastedAerospace @Canna420Uk @wpcguy @geraldpayne25 @SabeerAbdulla @Janetb172 @TheCOAPodcast @Unagami01 @AnthonyT2_Mufc @Jahvell13 @JaTapps @themuslimpolym1 @malo_j @ssss10901424 @brough_joshua @TheAzeriAkh @nature_enjoyer @TheRadMadLad1 @SouthernMoslem @alQawqazi1 @lawanbabor @Ah_Science @smkrdrsssns @myhighhills @againststrawmen @nadsshoes @michellmybell1 @PeterFi98279139 @Megavolt1 @Tanya_terrell1 @HaircutSpock @imkimaaron @JerryHelton14 @manchestermelly @TheWestonMike @PG13ScottWatson @htownsmitty @Aaron23582125 Two of the cited sources in his article are to pseudoscience websites. Here is the only legitimate source listed, and it doesn't help the YEC argument at all. https://t.co/gliAtOEch1

Jun 11, 2021 · 1 like · 504 followers View post →
Siberian fox
@SilverVVulpes · X

@halvorz for me the level of uncertainty in human genome or most mammal ones are of the sort of whether you trust more 7% something functional estimates or those that go as high as 10-15% https://t.co/f7cAHDpHv4

Oct 24, 2020 · 1 like · 6,266 followers View post →
Ben Sprung
@bgsprung · X

@CoelhoPre Sure: Rands, Chris M., et al. “8.2% of the Human Genome Is Constrained: Variation in Rates of Turnover across Functional Element Classes in the Human Lineage.” PLOS Genetics, vol. 10, no. 7, July 2014, p. e1004525. PLoS Journals, doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1004525.

Apr 13, 2020 · 1 like · 255 followers View post →
Dr. Silas Kieser
@SilasKieser · X

RT @c_rands: If you are interested, find here more on our research about constrained sequences in the human genome https://t.co/ELCG8PV3WA…

Jun 6, 2019 · 2 shares · 571 followers View post →
Post-Doc Association Unige
@APDUnige · X

RT @c_rands: If you are interested, find here more on our research about constrained sequences in the human genome https://t.co/ELCG8PV3WA…

Jun 6, 2019 · 2 shares · 639 followers View post →
Chris Rands
@c_rands · X

If you are interested, find here more on our research about constrained sequences in the human genome https://t.co/ELCG8PV3WA and antibiotic resistance genes in the genomes of integrated bacterial viruses https://t.co/3N1GvPwOpR #APDUpostdocday https://t.co/vTVFL0q617

Jun 6, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 467 followers View post →
Isaiah Bucur
@IsaiahBucur · X

@JacksonWheat1 @RJDownard @AiG Or this Rands, C. M. et al. 2014. 8.2% of the Human Genome Is Constrained: Variation in Rates of Turnover across Functional Element Classes in the Human Lineage. PLOS Genetics. https://t.co/VBx53j8fQL

Jan 17, 2019 · 242 followers View post →
WP Consulting
@wpcguy · X

@Senta233 @JaTapps @juddclyjohnson @CriticalCripple @JordivisionD @underdog1965 @SciencelsLife @custardsmaster “It is widely accepted that purifying selection persisting over long evolutionary times is a ubiquitous mode of evolution.” https://t.co/KmsZlhWHPk

Jan 7, 2019 · 802 followers View post →
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