How a viral protein breakthrough is redefining the limits of anti-aging
Ancient viral proteins embedded in the human genome, specifically the protein PEG10, are being repurposed by scientists to deliver gene-editing tools that could potentially reverse cellular aging and treat genetic diseases.
Researchers have discovered that PEG10, a protein derived from ancient viruses that integrated into human DNA millions of years ago, can be engineered to transport RNA between cells. This breakthrough allows scientists to package life-extending genetic instructions into a vehicle the human body already recognizes and accepts.
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