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There’s a gene in our DNA that seems to come from an infection by an ancient virus—but no one knows its true purpose

You're walking around right now carrying the genetic fingerprints of infections that happened millions of years ago. Deep inside your cells, woven into the very fabric of your DNA, sit sequences that ...
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Scientists uncover DNA’s hidden geometric memory code

Unveiling a new chapter in the understanding of human genetics, scientists have discovered a hidden geometric code within our DNA. This code, embedded in the three-dimensional structure of DNA, goes ...