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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. Research into these hidden regions is now offering fresh perspectives on diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's, with potential treatments based on the findings reportedly entering the testing phase. Some suggest dark DNA could become one of the biggest areas in genetics.
Why now: New research suggests overlooked parts of the genome could lead to treatments for major diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's.
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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 · 11
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