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What is a genetic 'on switch'?
Think of a genetic 'on switch' as a tiny signal that tells a gene when to become active and produce its specific protein. In this story, AI has identified a key pattern for one of these initiators, controlling a significant portion of our genes. Understanding these switches is vital for predicting how changes might affect gene activity.
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