Selfish DNA and the origin of introns

@article{CavalierSmith1985SelfishDA,
  title={Selfish DNA and the origin of introns},
  author={T. Cavalier-Smith},
  journal={Nature},
  year={1985},
  volume={315},
  pages={283-284}
}
  • T. Cavalier-Smith
  • Published 1985
  • Biology, Medicine
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