Promoters and enhancers: Tool catches gene-controlling DNA sequences doing each other's jobs
Phys.org
February 27, 2026
Researchers at the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology have uncovered new evidence that two major types of gene-controlling DNA sequences, promoters and enhancers, operate with a shared logic and often perform the same jobs. The finding, made possible through a high-throughput assay they developed called QUASARR-seq, could reshape how scientists design gene therapies, interpret disease-related mutations, and understand cancer genetics.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 2/27/2026