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Scientists have discovered a genetic clock in the tiny worm C. elegans, formed by proteins MYRF-1 and LIN-42, that coordinates bursts of gene activity needed for growth.
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Who
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), Christopher Hammell, Peipei Wu, Jing Wang, Brett Pryor, Isabella Valentino, David F. Ritter, Kaiser Loel, Olya Yarychkivska, Shai Shaham, Justin Kinney, Sevinc Ercan, Leemor Joshua-Tor
What
Scientists have discovered a genetic clock in the tiny worm C. elegans, formed by proteins MYRF-1 and LIN-42, that coordinates bursts of gene activity needed for growth.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:53:25 GMT · 4h 10m ago
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ·
Why
This clock is the body's developmental timekeeper, ensuring genes activate at precise times for normal growth and maturation.
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The discovery of this unique biological clock provides new insights into how cells regulate developmental timing, potentially aiding in the understanding of developmental disorders and genetic diseases.
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3 events in this thread- Health & Science4h 10m agoResearchers have identified a master developmental clock in the tiny worm C. elegans, explaining how cells activate key genetic programs during growth and development.Open article
- Currently Reading4h 10m agoScientists have discovered a genetic clock in the tiny worm C. elegans, formed by proteins MYRF-1 and LIN-42, that coordinates bursts of gene activity needed for growth.
- Health & Science4h 10m agoScientists have identified a master developmental clock in the tiny worm C. elegans, showing how two proteins, MYRF-1 and LIN-42, form a feedback circuit that precisely times gene activity needed for growth.Open article