‘Junk DNA’ May Actually Play A Vital Role In Gene Control
The human genome is chock full of what scientists once considered “junk DNA.” This DNA is actually something…
Ancient viral DNA may help unlock what makes us human today
Buried in our DNA lies ancient viral code once dismissed as junk, and now it might be pulling…
Hidden Genes in DNA “Dark Matter” Linked to Human Brain Traits
Summary: Researchers have identified two genes from the human genome’s “dark matter” that influence brain size and synaptic…