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Detecting the Ancient Genetic Parasite

  • April 10, 2026

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    EGM enables mapping of DNA-damaging endonuclease activity.

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    Study focuses on human LINE-1 retrotransposon as a genetic factor in diseases.

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    Provides high-resolution detection of structural variants (SVs).

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    Fast operational rate of 1 million base pairs per second.

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    Facilitates discoveries in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.

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    Future applications include genome-scale DNA modification analysis.

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    Potential to enhance targeted therapies based on specific SVs.

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