Genomic signature

The genomic signature refers to the characteristic frequency of oligonucleotides in a genome or sequence.[1] It has been observed that the genomic signature of phylogenetically related genomes is similar.

See also

References

  1. Kariin, S and Burge, C. Dinucleotide relative abundance extremes: a genomic signature. Trends in Genetics. 1995. 11(7):283-290.