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Researchers at Cornell discovered that DNA “promoters” and “enhancers” can both control and boost gene activity, working together as a network.
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Researchers at Cornell found bacteria surviving penicillin become starved of key building blocks. Pairing penicillin with another drug exploiting this weakness boosts effectiveness, offering a new way to fight infections and slow resistance.
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