Human genetics provides clues to why DNA regulatory regions get 'loopy'

PHYSorg
Jan 29, 2025, 10:39 am108 pts
DNA transcription is the vital first step needed for switching on our genes. For a gene to be switched on, it must be acted upon by an enzyme called RNA polymerase. This is a molecular machine which can read DNA and create a matching strand of RNA which is then used to make proteins. RNA polymerase binds to a…

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