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Why scientists watched a gene hop from a predator into its prey

Jumping genes are responsible for the spread of antibiotic resistance and in the development of many cancers. Scientists are also studying circular RNA molecules, like the one derived from the jumping intron, as next generation vaccine platforms. Understanding jumping genes can thus have profound implications for medicine

19 Jul 2026 10:53 am