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= Long interspersed nuclear element
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Long interspersed nuclear elements (LINEs) are a type of non-LTR (long terminal repeat) retrotransposon found in the genomes of many eukaryotic organisms, including humans. They are a class of transposable elements that can copy and insert themselves into different locations in the genome, thereby contributing to genomic diversity and evolution.