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LTR_FINDER_parallel: parallelization of LTR_FINDER enabling rapid identification of long terminal repeat retrotransposons

In this short report, the authors note how annotation of plant genomes is still a challenging task due to the abundance of repetitive sequences, especially long terminal repeat (LTR) retrotransposons. Even programs like LTR_FINDER, which are widely used  for the identification of LTR retrotransposons, can have their application on large genomes hindered by single-threaded processes. Here, the authors report an accessory program that allows parallel operation of LTR_FINDER.

The Editors of Mobile DNA and Retrovirology extend an invitation to submit original research articles related to endogenous retroviruses to their new collection: Endogenous Retroviruses in Evolution and Disease.

Open for submissions: May 24, 2019

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Highlights from recent literature on mobile elements, selected by the Editors-in-Chief.

Alu insertion polymorphisms shared by Papio baboons and Theropithecus gelada reveal an intertwined common ancestry [Mob DNA 2019] PubMed

Programmed genome rearrangements in Oxytricha produce transcriptionally active extrachromosomal circular DNA [Nucleic Acids Res 2019] PubMed

Completion of LINE integration involves an open '4-way' branched DNA intermediate [Nucleic Acids Res 2019] PubMed

Diversification of the Caenorhabditis heat shock response by Helitron transposable elements [Elife 2019] PubMed

Har-P, a short P-element variant, weaponizes P-transposase to severely impair Drosophila development [Elife 2019] PubMed

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Irina Arkhipova, Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole
Cédric Feschotte, Cornell University
Haig Kazazian, Johns Hopkins University
Henry Levin, NIH

In 2019, we welcomed our new Associate Editors: 
Orsolya Barabas, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Germany
Gael Cristofari, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, France 
Adam Ewing, Mater Research Institute-University of Queensland, Australia
Clément Gilbert, CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, France 
Molly G Hammell, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, USA
Damon R Lisch, Purdue University, USA
Joe Peters, Cornell University, USA
Phoebe Rice, The University of Chicago, USA

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3rd International Workshop on Human Endogenous Retroviruses & Diseases - November 5-6, 2019 - Lyon, France

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