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Scientists have identified a master developmental clock in the tiny worm C. elegans, driven by the proteins MYRF-1 and LIN-42, which coordinates gene activity bursts for growth.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Who
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) including Christopher Hammell and Leemor Joshua-Tor
What
Scientists have identified a master developmental clock in the tiny worm C. elegans, driven by the proteins MYRF-1 and LIN-42, which coordinates gene activity bursts for growth.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:53:25 GMT · 3h 47m ago
Where
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ·
Why
This newly discovered genetic clock acts as the body’s developmental timekeeper, coordinating the bursts of gene activity needed for growth.
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This discovery provides critical insights into how cells precisely activate genetic programs during growth and development, potentially leading to a better understanding of developmental disorders and genetic diseases.
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