It turns out that some of our DNA — about 8% — are the remnants of ancient viruses that embedded themselves into our genetic ...

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

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

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

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

An team of scientists found a family of genome sequences known as “transposable elements.” They play a vital role in gene ...

Camelina (Camelina sativa) is gaining global attention as a climate-friendly biofuel crop, yet its limited genetic diversity ...

Got junk? Learn how a new study suggests that, when it comes to our genetic code, that may actually be a good thing.

New collaborative research by UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory decodes the most elusive, difficult-to-sequence regions ...

The bits of viral DNA are part of a larger group called transposable elements (TEs). Over millions of years, they copied themselves into different spots across our genome. Today, they make up nearly ...

Evolutionary Biology Horizontally transferred cell-free chromatin particles function as autonomous satellite genomes and vehicles for transposable elements within host cells ...