Odd histone helps suppress jumping genes in stem cells, study says

The histone variant H3.3 appears to help keep genetic elements that are remnants of past viral infections in place, preventing potentially harmful mutations in mouse embryonic stem cells, researchers have found. This discovery reveals a basic mechanism for epigenetics, or the control of inherited traits through means other than DNA. More »

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