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Consult the sources below for an overview of Alu elements:
Alu Elements: Know the SINES - A 2011 article provided by BioMed Central. Includes an overview of Alu elements and their role in human evolution and genetic disorders.
Retrosequences and Evolution of Alu Elements - A brief reference article from the Encyclopedia of the Human Genome.
Repetitive DNA - An encyclopedic entry from Genetics & Inherited Conditions.
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