Conjoined gene only to the 800 Conjoined Genes identified in the entire human genome. Conjoined gene A conjoined gene (CG) is defined as a gene, which gives rise to transcripts by combining at least part of one exon from each of two or more distinct known (parent) genes which lie on the same chromosome, are in the same orientation, and often (95%) translate independently into different proteins. In some cases, the transcripts formed by CGs are translated to form chimeric or completely novel proteins. Figure 1: Cartoonic representation of the formation of conjoined gene A-B from parent genes A and B. Several
Ragga Twins Ragga Twins The Ragga Twins, also known as RTC, are an English ragga and jungle duo from Hackney, composed of London UNITY sound system veteran MCs Deman Rocker and Flinty Badman (real names David and Trevor Destouche). They are regarded as pioneers of jungle. AllMusic called them "crucial cogs in the development of U.K. dance music." In 2008, Soul Jazz Records issued a compilation album of their early 1990s recordings entitled "Ragga Twins Step Out". David is the father of Essex-based grime MCs RD (Renae Destouche) and Mr X. The Ragga Twins originated as part of London's Unity sound system,