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 ...

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

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

One person's junk is another's treasure. An international team of scientists have found that strings of "junk" DNA that were written off as having no useful function are actually pretty important ...

Sequences Deemed as ‘Junk DNA’ Play Prominent Role in the Functioning of Human Physiology, Study Suggests A genetic mystery has possibly been resolved by a team of international researchers. This ...

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.

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.

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 (TEs) significantly impact plant genome structure and function. This study examines the distribution, activity, and expression patterns of TEs across 14 Rosaceae species.