Scientists discover gene regulation mechanism unique to primates

Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 14:00 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...

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