In MS, a specific HERV sequence located on chromosome 1p36 (ERVLE_1p36.32a) was identified as downregulated in individuals at risk. For ALS, a sequence on chromosome 12q14 (MER61_12q14.2) was ...

Past studies have suggested that abnormal HERV activity may be linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Parkinson’s. However, these studies ...