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'MiMICing' genomic flexibility

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A new collection of Minos transposon insertions will enhance the range and flexibility of genome engineering in Drosophila melanogaster.

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Figure 1: Generating a protein trap from a MiMIC insertion.

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Russell, S. 'MiMICing' genomic flexibility. Nat Methods 8, 728–729 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmeth.1672

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