How Virus like 'Jumping Genes' Became Our Partners in Evolution As scientists continue to unravel the mysteries of DNA, it's becoming increasingly clear that human genetic makeup is far more dynamic and complex than previously thought.
The latest discoveries about "jumping genes" – or transposons – reveal a stark new understanding of human evolution.
Transposons are mobile genetic elements that have been hijacking our genomes for millions of years, leaving behind a trail of viral like "ghosts.