Synteny refers to the conservation of the same sets of genes in the same order on chromosomes of different species. It is an important concept in comparative genomics and evolutionary biology, as it helps researchers understand evolutionary relationships, gene functions, and the history of chromosomes across different organisms. When two species share a syntenic region, it means that a segment of their genomes has remained largely unchanged over time, which can indicate a common ancestor.
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