Some DNA Dismissed As 'Junk' Is Crucial To Embryo Development

Formerly considered useless, or maybe a parasite, the stretch of DNA known as LINE-1 actually plays "a key role" in creating an embryo and embryonic stem cells, research shows.(Image credit: Ramalho-Santos lab/UCSF)

Source: NPR Health and Science - June 21, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Richard Harris Source Type: news