What is the function of most non-coding DNA?
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Only about 2% of the human genome codes for protein. ENCODE claimed biochemical activity for ~80%, but how much of this is functional in an evolutionary sense is fiercely debated.
The roles of long non-coding RNAs, repetitive elements, and the spatial organisation of chromatin in regulating gene expression are active areas of research.
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