Phys.org·4 min read·hard
'Genetic brakes' reveal how embryos shape their limbs
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Researchers at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute have identified molecular 'genetic brakes' that regulate limb development in embryos. The study explains how specific protein complexes silence genes to ensure proper physical formation.
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Understanding these fundamental biological mechanisms is crucial for identifying the origins of congenital malformations and advancing developmental biology.
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