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Jumping human gene discovered inside a virus
Original: A human gene that can jump has been found inside a virus
Researchers report the discovery of a human 'jumping gene' — a transposable element able to move around the genome — found embedded inside a virus. The finding suggests genetic material can move between humans and viruses, shedding light on how genomes evolve and how viruses may acquire host genes. Scientists say it could inform understanding of gene transfer and viral evolution.
Why now: The unexpected presence of a mobile human gene in a virus challenges assumptions about gene flow between species.
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- A human gene that can jump has been found inside a virus · Tech Explorist
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