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INSANE: Is ancient viral dna to blame for depression schizophrenia and bipolar disorder - The Real Truth

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Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses. These sequences, known as human endogenous retroviruses (or Hervs), date back hundreds of thousands to millions of years — with some even predating the emergence of Homo sapiens.

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