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

ByNews Polite

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…