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A hidden “on switch” in human DNA has finally been decoded

So, researchers have made a fascinating breakthrough by decoding a hidden 'on switch' in human DNA! This discovery focuses on a crucial DNA element called the 'initiator' that helps control gene activation. By using advanced AI and high-throughput DNA sequencing, they found that about 60% of human genes contain this initiator sequence. This could lead to better predictions of how DNA mutations affect gene activity, which is super exciting for understanding various diseases.
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