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Researchers discover protein that adjusts gene activity to match nutrient levels in roundworms – News-Medical.net

Transforming a fertilized egg into a fully functional adult is a complicated task. Cells must divide, move, and mature at specific times. Developmental genes control…

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Transforming a fertilized egg into a fully functional adult is a complicated task. Cells must divide, move, and mature at specific times. Developmental genes control that process, turning on and off in a choreographed way.
However, the environment influences development. A team of researchers led by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Christopher Hammell reported on December 22, 2020, in the journal Current Biology how gene activity matches nutrient levels.
They found a master switch…

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