Transposons, or 'jumping genes,' play a key role in human evolution

Transposons, mobile DNA sequences, make up half of the human genome.

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Once seen as genetic parasites, they now appear to drive evolution and adaptation.

Research shows they cooperate with the host rather than merely disrupting it.

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