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Science & ResearchJul 30, 2026

Why the X chromosome is rich in L1 mobile elements.

Preferential insertion into the late-replicating inactive X explains L1 accumulation in this chromosome.

Preferential insertion into the late-replicating inactive X explains L1 accumulation in this chromosome.

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