Once dismissed as “junk” DNA, ancient viruses embedded in the human genome play a key role in early human development, ...

A study reveals that ancient viral DNA, once deemed "junk," makes up nearly half of the human genome and plays crucial roles ...

A new study has revealed that "junk DNA" descended from ancient viruses could play a key role in controlling genes.

Ancient viruses left a legacy in your DNA. And it turns out, that legacy may be helping shape who you are. A recent ...

An international team of scientists a family genome sequences known as “transposable elements,” and found they play a vital ...

Sequences Deemed as ‘Junk DNA’ Play Prominent Role in the Functioning of Human Physiology, Study Suggests A genetic mystery ...

New research suggests that DNA sequences historically considered to be "junk" have had an overlooked role in gene expression ...

Study uncovers how transposable elements in Alzheimer's-affected brains could hold the key to new therapeutic approaches, as scientists uncover the genetic links behind these molecular disruptions.

This study explores the role of transposable elements (TEs) in modulating immune responses in cardiomyopathy, using RNA-Seq and single-cell sequencing data from a mouse model of experimental ...

Transposable elements are mobile small repetitive DNA sequences that play key roles in gene regulation and genome structure and are regarded as important drivers of genetic diversity in plants.

The modified ZFP189 activated hundreds of transposable elements, which the researchers thought might trigger a domino effect on gene regulation. When they dug deeper, they discovered that the awakened ...