Ancient viruses fuel modern-day cancers

ScienceDaily
Jul 17, 2024, 4:23 pm439 pts
The human genome is filled with flecks of DNA left behind by viruses that infected primate ancestors tens of millions of years ago. Scientists used to think they were harmless, but new research shows that, when reawakened, they help cancer survive and thrive.

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