Pseudogenes May Provide Clearer Understanding of Biomarkers
Alas, the thankless pseudogene.Dysfunctional, unloved and
seemingly of little use, these poor-cousin relatives of genes have lost
their protein-coding abilities. They contain material not essential for
an organism's survival and are the "last stop" for removal of genomic
waste.
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news