Researchers confirmed that Tet proteins regulate the conversion of cytosine to 5mC and three other methylated bases. Because methylation of cytosine has significant potential for altering gene activity, this discovery opens the door to a wide array of research and application opportunities.

What a Difference a Methyl Group Makes

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What a Difference a Methyl Group Makes

What a Difference a Methyl Group Makes