This page provides an overview of DNA transposable elements (TEs), discussing their definition, classification, structural features, mechanisms of transposition, regulation, and impact on genome struc...This page provides an overview of DNA transposable elements (TEs), discussing their definition, classification, structural features, mechanisms of transposition, regulation, and impact on genome structure and evolution. TEs are capable of moving within the genome and are widespread across various species. Their discovery traces back to Barbara McClintock's work on maize.