Can changes in noncoding DNA affect health and development?

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Not all changes in the noncoding DNA have an impact on health and development, but only those that create change in the pattern of a critical protein can disrupt normal development or cause a health condition.

It is well known that genetic changes can alter a protein’s function in the body, which can lead to health problems. However, studies also show that the DNA regions that do not contain genes (noncoding DNA) can also lead to several diseases.

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