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Hidden DNA weak spot near gene start mutates rapidly

These sequences are extremely prone to mutations and rank among the most functionally important regions in the entire human genome, together with protein-coding sequences,” said Donate Weghorn, a ...
Restricted access to genome-editing technologies poses serious challenges for countries like India that urgently need such ...
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CpG density and epigenetic modification state modulate DNA mechanics, altering its intrinsic compatibility with nucleosome formation.
This month, Nature Chemical Biology celebrates 20 years with a selection of pieces that highlight some landmarks in chemical biology, examine current challenges and outline future directions. The ...