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Junk DNA Isn't Junk - It Actually Fights Cancer

July 2, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The Economic Times
Junk DNA Isn't Junk - It Actually Fights Cancer
Scientists are rewriting the textbooks on so-called "junk DNA," discovering that some of these previously dismissed genetic sequences actually play a crucial role in stopping cancer. For decades, researchers dismissed large portions of our DNA as evolutionary leftovers with no real function. But new research reveals that certain non-coding DNA segments actively suppress tumor growth and protect cells from becoming cancerous. Read more about this...
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