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DNA loops reveal how immune cells build millions of antibodies from one genome

How does your body produce millions of antibodies from one genome? New research reveals how two closely related proteins help immune cells fold DNA, connecting distant genetic pieces to create diverse antibodies that help fend off disease.

DNA loops reveal how immune cells build millions of antibodies from one genome
Image: Phys.org
How does your body produce millions of antibodies from one genome? New research reveals how two closely related proteins help immune cells fold DNA, connecting distant genetic pieces to create diverse antibodies that help fend off disease.

Originally published at Phys.org

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