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Cancer researchers seek to harness mysterious DNA 'super-enhancers'

Authors :
Ledford, Heidi
Source :
Nature. December, 2018, Vol. 564 Issue 7735, p173, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Whether DNA segments that amplify gene activity represent a previously unrecognized form of gene regulation is still under debate.Whether DNA segments that amplify gene activity represent a previously unrecognized form of gene regulation is still under debate.<br />Author(s): Heidi LedfordAuthor Affiliations:Cancer researchers seek to harness mysterious DNA 'super-enhancers' Double helix illustration [see PDF for image]Experimental cancer treatments that harness souped-up segments of DNA called super-enhancers to activate [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Cancer research
Cancer genetics -- Research
Genetic regulation -- Analysis
Cancer treatment
Pharmaceutical industry
Cancer
Scientists
Genes
DNA
Genetic research
Biochemistry
Environmental issues
Science and technology
Zoology and wildlife conservation

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
564
Issue :
7735
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.573274368
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-018-07602-8
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