'Jumping gene' affects immune system response, helps mice survive virus infections - The Science Board

Australian researchers have learned a particular transposable element, a “jumping gene,” has a profound effect on the immune response to virus infection, at least in mice.

The University of New South Wales researchers discovered a transposable element can control the immune system to favor host survival following virus infection, and they posit the gene has probably be… [+1658 chars]

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