Ancient viral remains in our bodies could help fight lung cancer, study finds

Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs), which originated from our ancestors' infections, could play a critical role in the fight against lung cancer.

For thousands of years, the complex, highly-organized human biological structure has evolved to sustain our lives. And you might be surprised to learn that there are ancient virus relics living inside our bodies that have been passed down for millions of years.

ERVs are mostly dormant, but they are activated when they sense cancerous cells. As a result, an immediate immune response is generated to target and attack the cancer cells.

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