A hidden “on switch” in human DNA has finally been decoded

ScienceDaily
Aug 23, 2026, 8:14 am69 ptsTrending
Researchers have used AI to uncover the DNA signature of a key genetic “switch” involved in turning genes on. After analyzing about 500,000 DNA sequences, the model identified the initiator in roughly 60% of human genes. The breakthrough could help predict the effects of harmful mutations and eventually…

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