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Ancient viruses buried in our DNA may reawaken and cause illness

Ancient viruses buried in our DNA may reawaken and cause illness

26 February 2020

Stress or infection may prompt viruses hidden in our genome to stagger back to life, contributing to some cases of multiple sclerosis, diabetes and schizophrenia
Self-repairing organs could save your life in a heartbeat

Self-repairing organs could save your life in a heartbeat

9 May 2018

Our cells are more malleable than we thought – and by transforming them inside the body, we can mend broken hearts or even degenerating brains from within

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