Scientists discover gene regulation mechanism unique to primates
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 13:31
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have discovered a new way genes are regulated that is unique to primates, including humans and monkeys. Though the human genome all the genes that an individual possesses was sequenced 10 years ago, greater understanding of how genes function and are regulated is needed to make advances in medicine, including changing the way we diagnose, treat and prevent a wide range of diseases.