September 11, 2025

Accurate detection of tandem repeats exposes ubiquitous reuse of biological sequences.

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DetectRepeats advances accuracy in detecting tandem repeats, revealing their role in genome evolution.
The method identifies highly divergent repeats, achieving fewer false positive detections in genetic analysis.
Using phylogenetic reconciliation, the study demonstrates evolution through intra-repeat unit replacement.
DetectRepeats provides a resource for confident detection of ancient tandem repeats, suggesting implications for future genetic discoveries.

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A new method improves accuracy in detecting tandem repeats in genomes, implying better insights into evolution.

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