The Ductile Helix: "Jumping Genes" May Influence Brain Activity

Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 13:30 in Biology & Nature

Mobile DNA molecules that jump from one location in the genome to another may contribute to neurological diseases and could have subtle influences on normal brain function and behavior, according to a study published October 30 in Nature . ( Scientific American is part of Nature Publishing Group.) [More]

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