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> The human genome is only 20k genes, 90%+ we share with a mouse. Non-protein-coding genes are still genes. > Children are still taught there are such things
by concordDance 2y ago
> The human genome is only 20k genes, 90%+ we share with a mouse.
Non-protein-coding genes are still genes.
> Children are still taught there are such things as dominant traits, and genes for eye colour
I'm 90% sure you've got some motte-and-bailey definitions going on here. Dominant traits as commonly defined are plentiful, e.g. various skin issues.
- PaulHoule 2y agoPart of the molbio story in the last year or so is that people are getting some insight into the regulatory function of what they used to call "Junk DNA".