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per gene

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per gene,
a gene that is associated with circadian rhythms of some animal species. Mutations of the per gene locus result in alterations of their biorhythms. A similar DNA sequence occurs in the human genome, but its effect on human circadian rhythms is unknown.


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All genes do is make proteins--generally one per gene.
The wee creature's DNA contains as many sequences that code for proteins per gene as animals' genes do.
After several days, the daily activation cycle of Per genes in the SCN is not affected by the abnormal feeding pattern.
 
 
 
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