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Dark DNA offers fresh clues on cancer and Alzheimer's
Original: Dark DNA is the name given to previously overlooked stretches of the genetic code. But now those areas are offering fres
Scientists are focusing on 'dark DNA', stretches of the genetic code that were previously overlooked in genome studies. These hidden regions are now shedding new light on diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's, and potential treatments based on the findings are entering the testing phase, raising hopes for new therapeutic approaches.
Why now: New research suggests overlooked genetic regions could lead to treatments for major diseases now entering trials.
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- Dark DNA is the name given to previously overlooked stretches of the genetic code. But now those areas are offering fresh perspectives on diseases, such as cancer and Alzheimer’s, leading to potential treatments entering the test phase. Could dark DNA be one of the biggest… · ScienceDesk@flipboard.social · 16
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