# An ancient virus in chimpanzee DNA switches off a gene that is active in humans

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-24 00:40 UTC · Category: Science

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-10-24/an-ancient-virus-in-chimpanzee-dna-switches-off-a-gene-that-is-active-in-humans*