Phrases with «lactase gene»

The phrase "lactase gene" refers to a specific gene in our bodies that provides instructions to make an enzyme called lactase. Lactase is responsible for breaking down lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. Having the lactase gene allows individuals to digest lactose properly. Full definition

lactase gene

Sentences with «lactase gene»

To supply lactase over the long haul, Matthew During and his colleagues at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia devised a strategy for incorporating the bacterial lactase gene into intestinal cells. (sciencemag.org)
Unravelling the epigenetic control of the lactase gene involved a collaborative effort of CAMH, University of Toronto, the Hospital for Sick Children, Vilnius University and the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. (sciencedaily.com)
Over time, these epigenetic changes build up and inactivate the lactase gene in some — but not all — individuals. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «lactase gene»

Sentences with «lactase gene»

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