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Computational Model Uses Language Theory to Predict DNA Shapes That Underlie Gene Expression and Disease


Your DNA may be a string of code, but it’s also made of shapes that twist and fold. By combining math and biology, UC Davis researchers are able to predict R-loops, tiny structures that influence gene expression and even diseases like cancer

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