Genome Biol July 2018 PMID 29983116

Horizontal transfer of BovB and L1 retrotransposons in eukaryotes.

Atma M Ivancevic, R Daniel Kortschak, Terry Bertozzi, David L Adelson

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The group collectively finds the research intriguing and impactful, illustrated by expressions like 'amazing staying power' and calls to consider how horizontal transfer affects evolution, with tone ranging from fascination to skepticism, indicating a strong interest and engagement in the topic's relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of horizontal gene transfer and retrotransposons, with some posts emphasizing how the research reveals surprising ways genes are maintained and transferred.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high curiosity and enthusiasm, especially with expressions like 'mindblown' and references to drastic evolutionary impacts.

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Users actively debate and elaborate on the implications, including questions about naturalness and genetic boundaries, reflecting deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence views on genetics and evolution, though some express skepticism about natural processes versus artificial intervention.

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Ludger Wess
@LudgerWess · X

Horizontaler Gentransfer in der Natur ist unnatürlich? Die Natur respektiert #Artgrenzen? #Gentechnik #GMO #NoGMO #Gentechnikwende https://t.co/AMtoyhDAuG https://t.co/vaUs1W3PH5

Feb 27, 2019 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 6,903 followers View post →
Stated Clearly - Jon Perry
@StatedClearly · X

@pzmyers @JoannaMasel Wow! I just found a third way a freshly transferred gene can be maintained (aside from mutualism with host or drift): This paper shows that retrotransposons have amazing staying power after HGT: https://t.co/Z7hETS4yN3 #mindblown!

Oct 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 4,569 followers View post →
Seppo Vainio
@Svainio · X

https://t.co/1LJWdoprPP   Atma M. Ivancevic, R. Daniel Kortschak, Terry Bertozzi, David L. Adelson. Horizontal transfer of BovB and L1 retrotransposons in eukaryotes. Genome Biology, 2018; 19 (1) DOI: 10.1186/s13059-018-1456-7

Nov 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 428 followers View post →
Stated Clearly - Jon Perry
@StatedClearly · X

@Yara_Haridy @MarkScherz @jcroweriddell @mtanichthys @gulbruth @UniofAdelaide It is common, but this is newly discovered: https://t.co/Z7hETSm9EB

Mar 4, 2020 · 1 like · 4,569 followers View post →
Humanity above Nation!
@gdelango · X

RT @ajitjohnson_n: Cross-species gene transfer has radically changed the genomes of today’s mammals and is a major driver of evolution - In…

Jan 24, 2019 · 64 shares · 5,136 followers View post →
flaemingslord
@flaemingslord · X

RT @LudgerWess: Horizontaler Gentransfer in der Natur ist unnatürlich? Die Natur respektiert #Artgrenzen? #Gentechnik #GMO #NoGMO #Gentechn…

Feb 27, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,179 followers View post →

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Seppo Vainio
@Svainio · X

https://t.co/1LJWdoprPP   Atma M. Ivancevic, R. Daniel Kortschak, Terry Bertozzi, David L. Adelson. Horizontal transfer of BovB and L1 retrotransposons in eukaryotes. Genome Biology, 2018; 19 (1) DOI: 10.1186/s13059-018-1456-7

Nov 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 428 followers View post →
Stated Clearly - Jon Perry
@StatedClearly · X

@Yara_Haridy @MarkScherz @jcroweriddell @mtanichthys @gulbruth @UniofAdelaide It is common, but this is newly discovered: https://t.co/Z7hETSm9EB

Mar 4, 2020 · 1 like · 4,569 followers View post →
Stated Clearly - Jon Perry
@StatedClearly · X

@pzmyers @JoannaMasel Wow! I just found a third way a freshly transferred gene can be maintained (aside from mutualism with host or drift): This paper shows that retrotransposons have amazing staying power after HGT: https://t.co/Z7hETS4yN3 #mindblown!

Oct 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 4,569 followers View post →
Guy Montag
@sclehdorn · X

RT @ajitjohnson_n: Cross-species gene transfer has radically changed the genomes of today’s mammals and is a major driver of evolution - In…

May 22, 2019 · 64 shares · 774 followers View post →
flaemingslord
@flaemingslord · X

RT @LudgerWess: Horizontaler Gentransfer in der Natur ist unnatürlich? Die Natur respektiert #Artgrenzen? #Gentechnik #GMO #NoGMO #Gentechn…

Feb 27, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,179 followers View post →
Marius
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RT @LudgerWess: Horizontaler Gentransfer in der Natur ist unnatürlich? Die Natur respektiert #Artgrenzen? #Gentechnik #GMO #NoGMO #Gentechn…

Feb 27, 2019 · 4 shares · 160 followers View post →
Bernhard Hellweg
@HellwegBernhard · X

RT @LudgerWess: Horizontaler Gentransfer in der Natur ist unnatürlich? Die Natur respektiert #Artgrenzen? #Gentechnik #GMO #NoGMO #Gentechn…

Feb 27, 2019 · 4 shares · 962 followers View post →
Bert Finster
@FinsterBert · X

RT @LudgerWess: Horizontaler Gentransfer in der Natur ist unnatürlich? Die Natur respektiert #Artgrenzen? #Gentechnik #GMO #NoGMO #Gentechn…

Feb 27, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,096 followers View post →
Ludger Wess
@LudgerWess · X

Horizontaler Gentransfer in der Natur ist unnatürlich? Die Natur respektiert #Artgrenzen? #Gentechnik #GMO #NoGMO #Gentechnikwende https://t.co/AMtoyhDAuG https://t.co/vaUs1W3PH5

Feb 27, 2019 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 6,903 followers View post →
Humanity above Nation!
@gdelango · X

RT @ajitjohnson_n: Cross-species gene transfer has radically changed the genomes of today’s mammals and is a major driver of evolution - In…

Jan 24, 2019 · 64 shares · 5,136 followers View post →