Decoding the DNA switches behind gene regulation

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What happened

Understanding gene regulation may be key to interpreting human disease genetics.

Genes are regulated in part by stretches of DNA called enhancers, which define when, where and how strongly each gene is turned on.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:00:11 UTC.

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