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
Solar Twins (band) also provides vocals for the following projects: Solar Twins (band) Solar Twins are an English electronica duo with Joanna Stevens (vocals) and David Norland (producer/all instruments/vocals). Solar Twins were signed by Guy Oseary at Maverick Records after playing at Viper Room. They are known for their version of Rock the Casbah, found on the soundtrack to the film "Brokedown Palace". They made one album, and split after attempting a second, thwarted by insurmountable creative differences. David Norland moved into composition for television and film, as well as producing other artists. Norland recently composed the score for the critically acclaimed film