Comment on Scientists Reveal Hidden Second Layer of Human DNA

Berengaria_of_Navarre@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

• frongt@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  From the paper OP linked:

  Rather than existing as a straight ladder of code, the human genome folds into looping structures and compartments within the nucleus. These physical interactions can determine which genes turn on or off, influencing everything from development to cell identity and disease.

  Yes.

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  • Berengaria_of_Navarre@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I thought as much.

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