We're looking at gene promoters and what would be their master switch.

我们正在研究基因启动器以及什么会是它们的主开关。

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So, very crudely, the thing on the wall is the switch DNA, your finger is the regulator, and gene expression is the light turning on or turning off.

因此，大体上可以这么形容，在墙上的东西就是开关DNA，手指是调控器，基因表达就是打开灯或关闭灯。

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For example, Zeneca has managed to switch the bt gene, which gives maize plants resistance to nasty insects, on and off using another chemical trigger.

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In order to operate, our cells constantly switch protein production on and off through specific gene functions.

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Dr Audero's experiment did not manipulate the receptor gene directly but, rather, manipulated its activity using the switch.

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