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Those mutations have accumulated since the virus picked it up from our ancestors, allowing Dr. Feschotte and his colleagues to estimate that the virus swiped our gene about 100,000 years ago.
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Mutations in the viral BC200 gene accumulated since its acquisition from human ancestors, leading Dr. Feschotte and his colleagues to estimate the virus acquired the gene approximately 100,000 years ago.
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1.000
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The author
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-28",
    "gene": "BC200",
    "person": "Dr. Feschotte",
    "time_period": "100,000 years ago"
}
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Genetics Evolution Viruses Mutations Scientific research
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 6:03 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 6:03 AM (1 week ago)

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This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won’t Let Go of It
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/science/virus-molluscum-human-gene.html

Scientists have discovered that the molluscum contagiosum virus, which causes skin infections, stole a human gene about 100,000 years ago. This stolen gene, BC200, may be used by the virus to infect humans by manipulating protein production in host cells. The discovery highlights how viruses can co-opt host DNA for their own benefit.

Viruses Genetics Evolution Molluscum Contagiosum Virus Human Genome Scientific Discovery

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