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Inside each cell of the human body are proteins that control which genes are expressed at the right place and time. However, intriguingly, many of the most important proteins involved in gene regulation lack stable structure. Exactly how these disorganized molecules give rise to precise gene expression has become a highly debated question in the field of molecular biology. Now, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered that key components of this machinery instead rely on a structured “bridge” protein to interact and carry out gene activation.
Nearly one in four teenagers are using dating apps — and it may not be hurting their mental health, suggests a new Northwestern Medicine study that monitored adolescents over six months. The findings challenge the popular belief that dating apps are harmful for teenagers. Instead, the study suggests, these apps may provide teens with valuable social connections, particularly for those who identify as sexual and gender minorities populations.