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Cancer-Specific Antigens Encoded in “Junk” DNA
Researchers found that allegedly noncoding genetic material carries the instructions for many peptides that may help harness the immune system to fight cancer.
Cancer-Specific Antigens Encoded in “Junk” DNA
Cancer-Specific Antigens Encoded in “Junk” DNA

Researchers found that allegedly noncoding genetic material carries the instructions for many peptides that may help harness the immune system to fight cancer.

Researchers found that allegedly noncoding genetic material carries the instructions for many peptides that may help harness the immune system to fight cancer.

noncoding DNA, genetics & genomics

Most of Human Genome Nonfunctional: Study
Kerry Grens | Jul 17, 2017 | 2 min read
An estimate derived from fertility rates concludes that at least 75 percent of our DNA has no critical utility.
CRISPR Screen Detects Functional Gene Regulation
Abby Olena, PhD | Apr 3, 2017 | 3 min read
A CRISPR-Cas9–based method probes the regulatory roles of noncoding DNA sequences.
Non-coding Mutations May Drive Cancer
Dan Cossins | Jan 24, 2013 | 3 min read
The majority of human melanomas contain mutations in a gene promoter, suggesting mutations in regulatory regions may spur some cancers.
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