ScienceThe role of virus-like ‘jumping genes’ in evolution
Quanta Magazine reports on transposons—DNA fragments that can move and copy themselves—which make up nearly half of our genome.
TLDR
Quanta Magazine explores how virus-like “jumping genes” became partners in evolution. Known as transposons, these DNA fragments can move and copy themselves. The magazine connects them to the evolution of everything from moths to wombs, describing them as more than parasites or genetic junk.
The role of virus-like ‘jumping genes’ in evolution
Quanta Magazine reports on transposons—DNA fragments that can move and copy themselves—which make up nearly half of our genome.
TLDR
Quanta Magazine explores how virus-like “jumping genes” became partners in evolution. Known as transposons, these DNA fragments can move and copy themselves. The magazine connects them to the evolution of everything from moths to wombs, describing them as more than parasites or genetic junk.