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Eight percent of your DNA isn't human - here's where it comes from

Human DNA isn't actually entirely human. Strangely, a lot of our genetic material came from unwanted guests hitching rides in ...
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The expression of human endogenous retrovirus env-gene product as a hallmark of sidedness in operable colorectal cancer.

Association of total neoadjuvant therapy sequencing with surgical intervention and overall survival in locally advanced rectal cancer: An NCDB analysis. Neoadjuvant therapy with mFOLFOXIRI combined ...
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Ancient Viral DNA’s Ongoing Role in Human Health and Evolution

Around 8% of the human genome is made up of ancient viral sequences—endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) that integrated into our ancestors’ germline millions of years ago. Once thought to be inert genetic ...