About 8% of our genome is composed of sequences with viral origin, namely human
Endogenous Retroviruses (HERVs). HERVs are relics of ancient infections that affected the …

The development of the emerging field of 'paleovirology'allows biologists to reconstruct the
evolutionary history of fossil endogenous retroviral sequences integrated within the genome …

Human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) are relics of ancient infections accounting for
about the 8% of our genome. Despite their persistence in human DNA led to the …

Remodeling of the uterine vasculature by invasive extravillous trophoblasts (EVTs) is a
critical aspect of human placentation. Insufficient EVT invasion can lead to severe obstetrical …

During their replication, infectious retroviruses insert a reverse-transcribed cDNA copy of
their genome, a “provirus”, into the genome of their host. If the infected cell belongs to the …

The trophoblast, ie the peripheral part of the human conceptus, exerts a crucial role in
implantation and placentation. Both processes properly occur as a consequence of an …

A number of placenta-specific genes (eg, Tpbp, Plac1, Syncytin, and retrotransposon-
associated genes such as Peg10, Rtl1, Endothelin B receptor, Insl4, Leptin, Midline1, and …

Retroviruses are an important group of pathogens that cause a variety of diseases in
humans and animals. Four human retroviruses are currently known, including human …

Simple Summary Even though it is known that (cancer) cells can fuse, it is still less
understood how (cancer) cells merge their plasma membranes, thereby giving rise to bi-and …

Background Aberrant expression of human endogenous retrovirus (HERV) elements in the
W family has previously been associated with schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis and …