Study uncovers how cells identify and silence unwanted jumping genes
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release:
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Study uncovers how cells identify and silence unwanted jumping genes
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Transposons, DNA sequences that can self-replicate and move (jump) throughout the genome, are widespread and can affect cell survival if left unchecked. Cells control these "jumping genes" by silencing them, but little was known . . .
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Study uncovers how cells identify and silence unwanted jumping genes
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Transposons, DNA sequences that can self-replicate and move (jump) throughout the genome, are widespread and can affect cell survival if left unchecked. Cells control these "jumping genes" by silencing them, but little was known . . .