How 'jumping genes' infiltrate DNA during cell division

Process driving evolution and major diseases

The only remaining autonomous 'jumping gene' can only attach to, and stitch a copy of itself into, DNA when it builds up into large clusters and only as cells divide.

How 'jumping genes' infiltrate DNA during cell division

Viruses are known to use the genetic machinery of the human cells they invade to make copies of themselves. As part of the process, viruses leave behind remnants throughout the genetic material (genomes) of humans. The virus-like insertions, called "transposable elements," are snippets of genetic material even simpler than viruses that also use host cell machinery to replicate.

Scientists find details of process driving evolution, major...

Last Updated on May 4, 2025 by Team THIP New York, May 4 (IANS) A new study has provided crucial insight into how a genetic element that has come to make up a large part of human DNA can successfully invade the nucleus to copy itself. Viruses are known to use the genetic machinery of […] The post Scientists find details of process driving evolution, major diseases appeared first on THIP Media.

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