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Scientists catch a “jumping gene” mid-leap between species

So, researchers have made a fascinating discovery about jumping genes, those little genetic parasites that can move between species. They found a unique intron in a predatory bacterium that was trying to leap into another cell, but it ended up in a dead one instead. This is exciting because it shows that these genes can potentially transfer between different organisms in unexpected ways. Plus, the circular structure of the RNA helped it survive, which might have implications for understanding genetic transfers in evolution.
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