Revealing the Hidden Viruses Within Our DNA
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Scientists at La Jolla Institute have revealed the first 3D structure of a human endogenous retrovirus protein, HERV-K Env, opening new avenues for diagnosing and treating autoimmune diseases and cancer by targeting these viral remnants in the human genome.
Topics:health#autoimmune-diseases#cancer-diagnostics#cryo-electron-microscopy#herv-k#science#viral-structure
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