Genomic Impact of Transposable Elements in Mammals

Call for Papers

Transposable elements (TEs) have been found in a variety of genomes. TEs are a major source of genetic diversity in mammals. TEs have played an important role in the diversification and enrichment of mammalian transcriptomes. These elements are associated with genomic instability, cancer, epigenetics, gene expression, biomarker, and DNA repair. We invite investigators to contribute original research articles as well as review articles that will stimulate the continuing efforts to understand TEs' significance in the host genome. We are interested in articles that explore aspects of genomic/genetic diversity mediated by TEs in all mammals. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Genomic rearrangement by transposable elements
• Phylogenetic relationship based on transposable elements
• Genetic conflict between host and transposable elements
• Role of transposable elements in host factors and epigenetics
• Population genetics study by transposable elements
• Transposable element research by next-generation sequencing
• Transposable elements as a molecular biomarker

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Lead Guest Editor

• Heui-Soo Kim, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Pusan National University, Busan 609-735, Republic of Korea

Guest Editors

• Jinchuan Xing, Department of Human Genetics, The University of Utah, 15 North 2030 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
• Yasunori Aizawa, Center for Biological Resources and Informatics, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259 Nagatsuta, Midori, Yokohama 226-8501, Japan
• Kyudong Han, Department of Nanobiomedical Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Republic of Korea; WCU Research Center, Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Republic of Korea