Experiments were conducted to expose the HERV-K behavior. Scientist found the cells that contained this virus were able to better resist other dangerous viruses' such as influenza virus. In the opinion of Doctor Wysocka these viruses could be fluctuating the proteins throughout vital period of development. Another scientist, from Stephen Goff of Columbia University, recognizes the adaption to ancient viruses further explains the evolution of the human genome.
It is nothing shy from incredible that our bodies can accept a virus and utilize in in as advantage. It is especially impressive that these retroviruses compose 8 percent of the human genome. Unfortunately, the writer of this article appears to be presenting the fact this is only a suggestion of how our DNA reacts to ancient viruses. Therefore, the findings are still being discussed and further researched.
The scientific paper can be located in Nature magazine here.
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