Scientists analyzed human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs), which are remnants of ancient retroviral infections. Using modern genomic technologies, they discovered specific HERV expression signatures associated with multiple sclerosis and ALS. These results suggest that viral elements in our DNA may play a role in the development of these neurodegenerative diseases.
Scientists analyzed data from hundreds of brain samples and identified HERV signatures on chromosomes 12q14 and 1p36, which are associated with ALS and multiple sclerosis, respectively.
Source: Ferra
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