Scientists uncover principles underlying the toxicity of 'selfish' genes

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Mar 18, 2025, 11:40 am122 pts
Lurking within the genomes of nearly all species—including plants, fungi, and even humans—are genes that are passed from generation to generation with no clear benefit to the organism. Called "selfish" genes, they can sometimes be harmful or even lethal. A recent study from the Stowers Institute for Medical…

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