Salk Scientists Discover Protein Factories Hidden in Human Jumping Genes (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

Salk Scientists Discover Protein Factories Hidden in Human Jumping Genes

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Salk researchers discovered a new genetic component, called ORF0, spread throughout the DNA of humans, chimps and most other primates. This image shows the locations of the ORFO on human and chimp chromosomes.

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