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Scraps of ancient viruses make up 40% of our genome. They could trigger brain degeneration.
https://www.livescience.com/health/genetics/scraps-of-ancient-viruses-make-up-40-percent-of-our-genome-they-could-trigger-brain-degeneration
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Our genomes are peppered with DNA segments called retrotransposons that can move from place to place. When unleashed, some can kill nerves and promote inflammation — a discovery that may inspire treatments for neurodegeneration.
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