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Genetic switches play big role in human evolution | Cornell Chronicle - 0 views

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  • Lottie Peppers on 24 Apr 16
     
    A Cornell study offers further proof that the divergence of humans from chimpanzees some 4 million to 6 million years ago was profoundly influenced by mutations to DNA sequences that play roles in turning genes on and off.
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DNA 'spool' modification affects aging and longevity | Cornell Chronicle - 0 views

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    Research on a modified protein around which DNA is wrapped sheds light on how gene regulation is linked to aging and longevity in nematodes, fruit flies and possibly humans. The research has implications for how gene expression is regulated, and could offer a new drug target for age-related diseases.
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