Restoring the silenced Friedreich's ataxia gene through unconventional means

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Cells can switch off genes by tightly packaging DNA around proteins called histones. However, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have discovered that under certain conditions, this packaging acts more like molasses than a solid, allowing a specially designed chem

Cells can switch off genes by tightly packaging DNA around proteins called histones. However, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have discovered that under certain conditions, this packaging acts more like molasses than a solid, allowing a specially designed chem This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking certification. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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