Humans Are 8% Virus—How Ancient Viral DNA in Our Genome Plays a Role in Disease and Development
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Remnants of ancient viral pandemics in the form of viral DNA sequences embedded in our genomes are still active in healthy…
Remnants of ancient viral pandemics in the form of viral DNA sequences embedded in our genomes are still active in healthy…
Aidan Burn, Tufts…
Viruses jump from different species via "lock and key" like genetic mutations. Pangolins and bats are thought to be potentially…
by Jamie Henzy Although it's a regular occurrence for bacteria to acquire new genes whole cloth, by horizontal gene transfer…