Turning off “junk DNA” may free stem cells to become neurons

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NIH scientists showed how ancient retroviral genes, or “junk DNA”, may play a role in helping stem cells decide to become neurons. Nath lab, NIH/NINDS.
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/turning-junk-dna-may-free-stem-cells-become-neurons

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