https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/cells-ancient-virus-dna
How every one of your cells is packed with ancient viruses | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Nov 26, 2025 - Viruses make up around eight per cent of your DNA, scientists have estimated
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https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251102205009.htm
Ancient viruses hidden inside bacteria could help defeat modern infections | ScienceDaily
Penn State scientists uncovered an ancient bacterial defense where dormant viral DNA helps bacteria fight new viral threats. The enzyme PinQ flips bacterial...
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https://www.livescience.com/health/genetics/scraps-of-ancient-viruses-make-up-40-percent-of-our-genome-they-could-trigger-brain-degeneration
Scraps of ancient viruses make up 40% of our genome. They could trigger brain degeneration. | Live...
Our genomes are peppered with DNA segments called retrotransposons that can move from place to place. When unleashed, some can kill nerves and promote...
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https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224628.htm
Ancient skeletons reveal viruses embedded in human DNA | ScienceDaily
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