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Scientists Discover Hidden Codes and Viral Elements in Human DNA

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Source: Futurism
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Scientists have discovered that previously overlooked 'junk' DNA, specifically transposable elements like MER11, play a significant role in gene regulation and evolution, acting as genetic switches that influence gene expression and potentially contribute to species differences.

Topics:science#dna#gene-regulation#junk-dna#mer11#science#transposable-elements
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