Zombie viruses on a hijacking trip: How retroviral gene fragments affect embryonic cells - Phys.org
Martin Ballaschk |
Technology |
Phys.Org |
11-23-2022 |
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Ancient, dormant sequences in the genome impact embryonic development in unexpected ways. The mammalian genome contains retroviral sequences that are in an undead but mostly harmless state. An inteâ