UW Alternative Splicing Model Graphic (IMAGE)

University of Washington

UW Alternative Splicing Model Graphic

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A new University of Washington model and online tool help narrow down which genetic mutations affect how genes splice and may contribute to disease. In this illustration, the cell's splicing machinery is trying to decide which of the splice sites (pictured as white flags) it should use.

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Jennifer Sunami

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