What Are the Secrets Behind 'Junk' DNA and Its Importance?

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Over 97% of the human genome was historically labeled as "junk DNA," but recent research has revealed its significance beyond mere regulatory functions. This DNA includes remnants of viral DNA, potential reservoirs for new advantageous genes, and regions that encode functional RNA, such as siRNA and antisense RNA. Some areas contribute to gene translocation and chromosome stability. The understanding of junk DNA is evolving, with evidence showing that it plays essential roles in life; removing these regions can be lethal to organisms. The ongoing research continues to uncover patterns and functions within this previously misunderstood portion of the genome.
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junk DNA?

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over 97% of genes in the human genome are called 'junk dna'. what do you think is the junk dna for? ( beside regulatory functions, accumulated DNA of failed viruses, reservoire from which potentially advantageous new genes can emerge,... )
please give me your assumptions, worries, hopes, wildest dreams about that one...
i want to see bloody fingertips ;)
 
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the "remnant DNA"? I was meaning to ask same question for a few days now, what a de ja vu

oh and I hope there are some 'patterns' in it too.. it sure is a wild thing to have discovered.. and anybody who doubts it is a damned fool
 
some of this DNA has since been found to encode for functional RNA (siRNA, antisense, etc.). other regions are actively involved in translocation of genes. other regions are thought to merely add stability to the chromosome.

the mystery is slowly being unravelled. but nonetheless, no one calls it "junk" dna anymore since it has been found to be essential to life - cutting out regions of junk DNA will often kill an organism.
 

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