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Junk DNA: Is it Really Junk - or a Code Waiting to Be Cracked?

Author(s) Md. Imran Wahab, IPS
Country India
Abstract The idea that our genetic material contains Junk DNA is fading. Many DNA segments that were previously believed to be worthless now have important functions, according to recent studies. These non-coding areas, once known as Junk DNA, are crucial for regulating when and how genes function even though they do not directly make proteins. They assist our cells respond to various circumstances and direct the growth of organisms. Certain non-coding DNA sequences function as switches that determine where and when genes should be activated or deactivated. Furthermore, some non-coding DNA segments help maintain the orderly structure of our chromosomes. They also contribute to the evolution of species and may contain remnants of ancient viruses that once infected our forebears. Although scientists still don’t fully understand every aspect of non-coding DNA, it is now recognized as a complex and active element of our biology. Researchers believe that what was once labelled as Junk DNA could actually be very important for our health, development, and ability to adapt to environmental changes. This new perspective is helping us understand how valuable Junk DNA really is.
Keywords Junk DNA, Non-coding DNA, Genome, Protein, Gene Regulation, ENCODE project, Gene Expression, Chromosome Structure.
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On 2024-11-12
Cite This Junk DNA: Is it Really Junk - or a Code Waiting to Be Cracked? - Md. Imran Wahab, IPS - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.30416
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.30416
Short DOI https://doi.org/g8qthf

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