Nature, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01329-7
DNA rearrangements in immune-system B cells generate diverse antibody-encoding genes and help to avoid producing antibodies that target the body’s own tissues.
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DNA-folding changes block production of self-directed antibodies
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Tuesday 19 May 2026, 00:00 UTC
By Joan Boyes
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