endogenous retroviruses – Uncommon Descent

'Junk DNA'

Junk DNA: Less junk than ever, it seems

Researchers: “Long disregarded as junk DNA or genomic dark matter, endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) have turned out to represent important components of the antiviral immune response. “

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