Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have uncovered how cells recognize and sideline disruptive genetic patterns caused by transposons in the genome. (MEMPHIS, Tenn. – May 22, 2026) Transposons, DNA sequences that can self-replicate and move (jump) throughout the genome, are widespread and can affect cell survival if left unchecked. Cells control these “jumping genes” by silencing them, but little... [3950 chars]