New Study Finds Selfish DNA (LINE-1) is Essential for Early Human Embryo Development

New Study Finds Selfish DNA (LINE-1) is Essential for Early Human Embryo Development

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A study reveals that transposable elements, once thought to be parasitic, are crucial for early human development. Researchers from Sinai Health have shown that these genomic segments, known as “selfish DNA,” particularly LINE-1, actively contribute to the proper formation of human embryos. Historically regarded as harmful, these elements account for…

Discovery of MicroRNA Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology for Gene Regulation Breakthrough

Discovery of MicroRNA Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology for Gene Regulation Breakthrough

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An unexpected discovery concerning gene regulation has earned Victor Ambros from the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and Gary Ruvkun from Harvard Medical School the 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. The duo’s research identified small RNA segments, known as microRNAs, which play a significant role in regulating…