Is Ancient Viral DNA To Blame For Depression, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?
8% of human DNA is ancient viral DNA, called human endogenous retroviruses (Hervs), influencing psychiatric disorders.
Ancient Viruses Left Their DNA In Humans - And They Could Help Trigger These Common Diseases
8% of human DNA is ancient viral sequences, some impacting psychiatric disorders, challenging previous views of 'junk DNA'. HERVs regulate gene expression and produce functional molecules.
Is Ancient Viral DNA To Blame For Depression, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?
8% of human DNA is ancient viral DNA, called human endogenous retroviruses (Hervs), influencing psychiatric disorders.
Ancient Viruses Left Their DNA In Humans - And They Could Help Trigger These Common Diseases
8% of human DNA is ancient viral sequences, some impacting psychiatric disorders, challenging previous views of 'junk DNA'. HERVs regulate gene expression and produce functional molecules.