Some sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, was thought to have its own place on the DNA. Different enhancers are therefore separated from each other, even if they control the same gene, and switch it on in different parts of the body.

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Gene regulation study reports surprising results: Extensive regions of DNA belong to multiple gene switches

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Some sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, was thought to have its own place on the DNA.

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New study challenges the traditional view of gene switches

Some sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, was thought to have its own place on the DNA. Different enhancers are therefore separated from each other, even if they control the same gene, and switch it on in different parts of the body. A recent study challenges this idea. The findings are also important because gene switches are thought to play a central role …

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Study on gene regulation with surprising results

Some sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, was thought to have its own place on the DNA. Different enhancers are therefore separated from each other, even if they control the same gene, and switch it on in different parts of the body. A recent study from the University of Bonn and the LMU Munich challenges this idea. The findings are also important because ge…

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A recent study challenges the idea that gene switches, or enhancers, have their own isolated location on DNA. Instead, the study suggests that regulatory sequences in the genome may be more complex than previously thought. Enhancers control gene expression, affecting when and where genes are active. The findings have implications for how traits change during evolution, as enhancers can mutate more easily than genes directly. This study focused o…

Gene regulation study reports surprising results: Extensive regions of DNA belong to multiple gene switches

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