endogenous

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"We needed a tool to do that exploration to understand which variants are functional in their endogenous genomic context and understand how they contribute to disease progression."

From Science Daily

The 30 distinct families of endogenous retroviruses, as that ancient viral DNA is called, in humans each represents a distinct process of colonization.

From Salon

In rodent studies, sugar consumption has been shown to release chemicals in the brain similar to other addictive substances like alcohol or nicotine, including the release of dopamine and endogenous opioids.

From Salon

Endorphin is a portmanteau of “endogenous opioid” and in fact drugs like morphine and fentanyl only work in our bodies because they mimic the effects of these innate peptides.

From Salon

These more advanced forms of silencing ended up regulating the expression of the cell's endogenous genes, leading to the evolution of genomic imprinting.

From Science Daily