Thousands of new genes are hidden inside the "dark matter" of our genome. Previously thought to be noise left over from evolution, a new study found that some of these tiny DNA snippets can make miniproteins--potentially opening a new universe of treatments, from vaccines to immunotherapies for deadly brain cancers. The preprint, not yet peer-reviewed, […]
Thousands of Undiscovered Genes May Be Hidden in DNA 'Dark Matter'
Singularity Hub - 10 Dec 2024 00:05
Thousands of new genes are hidden inside the "dark matter" of our genome. Previously thought to be noise left over from evolution, a new study found that some of these tiny DNA snippets can make miniproteins--potentially opening a new universe of treatments, from vaccines to immunotherapies for deadly brain cancers. The preprint, not yet peer-reviewed, […]
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