# Human DNA from viruses? **URL:** \ **Category:** Biotechnology\ **Created:** [July 25, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/human-dna-from-viruses/5955 "2025-07-25T19:08:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![caryn](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/caryn/32/925_2.png) [@caryn](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/caryn)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/human-dna-from-viruses/5955/1 "2025-07-25T19:08:17Z")
Scientists from The Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBi), Kyoto University, recently discovered that specific DNA sequences, once dismissed as junk have now been found to play an active role in controlling how other genes are turned on or off, especially during early human development. These sequences were found to have originated from long-extinct viruses which have been found to act like genetic switches. What are your thoughts on this finding?[[Scientists just discovered a secret code hidden in your DNA | ScienceDaily](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250720034029.htm)] ---
**Author:** ![DrSuneeti-Yemberi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/drsuneeti-yemberi/32/1742_2.png) [@DrSuneeti-Yemberi](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/DrSuneeti-Yemberi)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/human-dna-from-viruses/5955/2 "2025-07-25T19:08:58Z")
Extinct viruses live through us! ---
**Author:** ![Rachana](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/rachana/32/970_2.png) [@Rachana](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Rachana)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/human-dna-from-viruses/5955/3 "2025-07-26T04:11:05Z")
Very interesting to know that something extinct is in us. Biology always fascinates me. ---
**Author:** ![Devesh\_chandola](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/devesh_chandola/32/879_2.png) [@Devesh\_chandola](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Devesh_chandola)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2025, 5:42am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/human-dna-from-viruses/5955/4 "2025-07-26T05:42:57Z")
That’s fascinating. the genetic legacy of viruses, shedding new light on human development and evolution. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Nikhitha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/dr.nikhitha/32/572_2.png) [@Dr.Nikhitha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.Nikhitha)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2025, 5:47am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/human-dna-from-viruses/5955/5 "2025-07-26T05:47:08Z")
It’s fascinating. But all life forms originated from a single cell. Therefore, we are bound to have some connection with other life forms. ---
**Author:** ![manishakalita](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/manishakalita/32/982_2.png) [@manishakalita](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/manishakalita)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2025, 7:01am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/human-dna-from-viruses/5955/6 "2025-07-26T07:01:20Z")
The fact that ancient viruses have evolved into a eternal, operating component of our DNA considerably blurs the lines between human and foreign. It illustrates how nature could be much more innovative than we could possibly imagine! ---
**Author:** ![Rashmi\_16](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/rashmi_16/32/1030_2.png) [@Rashmi\_16](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Rashmi_16)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2025, 7:14am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/human-dna-from-viruses/5955/7 "2025-07-26T07:14:40Z")
its great.This discovery may opens new avenuews for understanding human biology and potential therapeutic application. ---
**Author:** ![Neha87](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/neha87/32/952_2.png) [@Neha87](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Neha87)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/human-dna-from-viruses/5955/8 "2025-07-26T13:44:56Z")
This is really interesting to know that extinct viruses specific DNA sequence play an active role in controlling. ---
**Author:** ![LikhithaReddy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/likhithareddy/32/974_2.png) [@LikhithaReddy](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/LikhithaReddy)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/human-dna-from-viruses/5955/9 "2025-07-26T14:13:12Z")
It’s so interesting to know that something we thought was “junk” in our DNA actually has such an important role. It’s surprising how even ancient viruses that once affected us are now a part of how we develop. Just shows how little we still know about our own bodies. ---
**Author:** ![Tejaswini.V](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/tejaswini.v/32/1060_2.png) [@Tejaswini.V](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Tejaswini.V)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/human-dna-from-viruses/5955/10 "2025-07-26T14:33:47Z")
It’s so interesting to know about this topic which is new to me ---
**Author:** ![Vinayak](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/vinayak/32/964_2.png) [@Vinayak](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Vinayak)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/human-dna-from-viruses/5955/11 "2025-07-26T16:46:28Z")
Very interesting information