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Sequential and directional insulation by conserved CTCF sites underlies the Hox timer in stembryos

ABSTRACT: This SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE205783 | GEO | 2023/04/28

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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Sequential and directional insulation by conserved CTCF sites underlies the Hox timer in stembryos.

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