New type of human jumping gene found in a poxvirus
September 24, 2026
September 24, 2026
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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New type of human jumping gene found in a poxvirus
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Scientists found a human genetic element in a poxvirus and discovered it was both an important gene for brain function and a jumping gene capable of moving and inserting itself in genomes.
A study published Sept. 24 in Science reports that the gene, called BC200, combines a mix of characteristics t . . .
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New type of human jumping gene found in a poxvirus
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Scientists found a human genetic element in a poxvirus and discovered it was both an important gene for brain function and a jumping gene capable of moving and inserting itself in genomes.
A study published Sept. 24 in Science reports that the gene, called BC200, combines a mix of characteristics t . . .