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Revealing the Hidden Viruses Within Our DNA

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Revealing the Hidden Viruses Within Our DNA
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Scientists at La Jolla Institute have revealed the first 3D structure of a human endogenous retrovirus protein, HERV-K Env, opening new avenues for diagnosing and treating autoimmune diseases and cancer by targeting these viral remnants in the human genome.

Topics:healthscience#autoimmune-diseases#cancer-diagnostics#cryo-electron-microscopy#herv-k#science#viral-structure
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  1. A stunning first look at the viruses inside us  Phys.org
  2. Viral Ghosts in our DNA Finally Revealed  ScienceBlog.com
  3. A Stunning First Look at the Viruses Inside Us | Newswise  Newswise

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