The human genome is filled with flecks of DNA left behind by viruses that infected primate ancestors tens of millions of years ago. Scientists used to think they were harmless, but new research shows that, when reawakened, they help cancer survive and thrive.
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Ancient viruses fuel modern-day cancers
Tens of millions of years ago, ancient viruses infected our primate ancestors, leaving flecks of DNA that made their way into the human genome. A new study
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Parts of the human genome (DNA) change much faster than previously known, even passing from parents to children, providing new insights into the origins of human diseases 🧬🧑🤝🧑 and evolution 🌍.
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Parts of Our DNA May Evolve Much Faster than Previously Thought
A team of researchers has used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations, laying the foundations for new insights into the roots of human disease and evolution.
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