💨 Abstract

Sinai Health researchers in Canada discovered that DNA elements called transposons, previously believed to be harmful, are critical for a crucial shift in early human development. These elements, especially LINE-1, help organize the DNA in the cell's nucleus, ensuring normal progression through early development stages, and play a vital role in regulating gene expression. The findings challenge the traditional understanding of these elements and have implications for fertility treatments and stem cell research.

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