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Science Q: What are "downstream" genes? When a gene is activated or turned on, it can trigger other genes to turn on as well, creating a chain reaction – like the sequence of steps you follow in a recipe. The genes that get turned on later in this process are called “downstream genes.” Understanding downstream genes helps researchers grasp how certain actions or conditions affect the whole sequence of biological events. This can help them develop new approaches and therapies to treat cancer and other diseases. #BiologyExplained #BiomedicalResearch #GenomicResearch

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