Scientists discovered that making a very small change to female mice's DNA caused them to develop male reproductive organs.
Humans have about 3 billion DNA bases in their genetic makeup. However, most of it does not encode for protein.
Morning Overview on MSN
Study finds 1 DNA-letter change can trigger sex reversal in mice
One extra letter of DNA. That was all it took to override an entire chromosome’s worth of instructions and turn a female ...
The Times of Israel on MSN
With a switch of a letter in DNA 'dark matter,' Israeli scientists change sex of mouse
Bar-Ilan University researchers use CRISPR tool to alter Enh13 switch controlling Sox9 gene, causing XX mice to develop as males; study may help explain other genetic mutations The post With a switch ...
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