Ancient viral DNA shapes early embryo development - The Fact Factory

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Monday, 20 January 2025

Ancient viral DNA shapes early embryo development

Over half of our genomes consists of thousands of remnants of ancient viral DNA, known as transposable elements, which are widespread across the tree of life. Once dismissed as the 'dark side' of the genome, researchers have now revealed their crucial role in early embryo development.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250120113758.htm

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