How the genome defends itself against internal enemies

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 12:52 in Biology & Nature

An international research team has deciphered a mechanism of the evolutionary arms race in human cells. The findings provide insights into how mobile elements in DNA hijack cellular functions—and how cells can defend themselves against this in order to prevent conditions such as tumor formation or chronic inflammation.

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