Common points between people, flies and worms

A recent study revealed that the genomes of humans, flies and worms have many similarities.

Fly flies have many similarities with humans - (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts of the US National Institute of Human Genetics (NHGRI) have published the results of research on the expression patterns of genes and regulatory proteins in all three species mentioned above.

Based on more than 64 billion gene sequences, they found that all three species have many similarities in the gene expression patterns, particularly in the development gene .

According to the Nature report, scientists observed similarities in how DNA is packaged in cells, programmed to turn genes on and off, as well as gene expression levels at both. The gene encodes protein and the coding gene without protein.

In addition, the information obtained contributes to the knowledge of embryo development, gene regulation and other biological processes.

This is considered a good news because it can allow people to diagnose and treat diseases such as Alzheimer's, diabetes and even cancer.