For this reason they are sometimes called jumping genes.

由于这个原因，它们同时又被称为跳跃基因。

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They are among the "jumping genes" that can scatter genetic information along the genome.

它们是“跳跃基因”中的一员，它们能在基因体中传播遗传信息。

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RNA interference is a very important mechanism for the regulation of gene expression, participates in defense against viral infections, and keeps jumping genes under control.

RNA干涉现象以一种非常明确的方式抑制了基因表达，对于基因表达的调控、病毒感染的防护、控制跳跃基因具有重要的意义。

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McClintock's jumping genes explain why Indian corn kernels come in so many different colors.

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"Maybe it's around 30-40 million years ago, but we cannot say because jumping genes do not give this information, " Dr Schmitz told BBC News.

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Yet there are no substantiated reports of antibiotic-resistance genes jumping from a plant to a bacterium.

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