Transposable element landscape in Drosophila populations selected for longevity
D. K. Fabian, H. M. Donertas, M. Fuentealba Valenzuela, L. Partridge, J. M. Thornton
This study analyzes TE insertions and expression in long-lived Drosophila populations and finds increased TE abundance but reduced expression, suggesting improved telomere maintenance may contribute to longevity.
bioRxiv · Apr 23, 2020Evolutionary Biology