genetic control regions are like room thermostats

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An example of simile used in popular science writing:

"…since the genetic control regions are specific to tissues, like a thermostat in a room, a change in one organ won't effect any others."

Neil Shubin

Shubin, N. (2020). Some Assembly Required. Decoding four billion years of life, from ancient fossils to DNA. Oneworld Publications.

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.