Researchers reveal full structure of ‘ancient genetic parasite’ implicated in human diseases (IMAGE)

University of Alberta

Researchers reveal full structure of ‘ancient genetic parasite’ implicated in human diseases

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University of Alberta virologist Matthias Götte contributed his lab’s leading expertise to a major international study revealing the inner workings of LINE-1, an “ancient genetic parasite” implicated in cancer, autoimmune disorders, neurodegeneration and aging.

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John Ulan

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