Jumping 'DNA Parasites' Linked to Early Stages of Tumour Formation
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27 -- The Centre for Genomic Regulation issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Jumping 'DNA parasites' linked to early stages of tumour formation
A study published today in the journal Science reveals how jumping fragments of human DNA, a type of genetic parasite, destabilise the cancer genome. Unstable genomes are a fertile playground for cancer evolution, giving malignant cells more opportunities to grow, adapt . . .
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Jumping 'DNA parasites' linked to early stages of tumour formation
A study published today in the journal Science reveals how jumping fragments of human DNA, a type of genetic parasite, destabilise the cancer genome. Unstable genomes are a fertile playground for cancer evolution, giving malignant cells more opportunities to grow, adapt . . .