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Human gene found in a virus
An international scientific team discovered sequences of the human gene BC200 within the genome of the Molluscum contagiosum virus, a virus that infects the skin without conferring brain-related properties. The functional role of these sequences remains unknown, but this discovery opens new avenues for understanding gene transfer between living organisms and viruses throughout evolution. It is known that the BC200 gene is active in nerve cells and produces important regulatory molecules, with origins dating back millions of years. Currently, the findings do not indicate that the virus has acquired brain-related features from the gene, but the study enhances our understanding of the mechanisms behind gene transfer over time.
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