Epigenetics
Epigenetics: the study of heritable changes in gene function that do not involve changes in the DNA sequence. Epigenetics often refers to changes in a chromosome that affect gene activity and expression, but can also be used to describe any heritable phenotypic change that does not derive from a modification of the genome, such as prions. Such effects on cellular and physiological phenotypic traits may result from external or environmental factors, or be part of normal developmental program. The standard definition of epigenetics requires these alterations to be heritable, either in the progeny of cells or of organisms.
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APR 17, 2019
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APR 17, 2019
Identical twins offer scientists a unique way to look at the effects of the environment on human health....
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 21, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
MAR 21, 2019
A man's best friend is one of the most genetically engineered animals ever. Historically,......
Written By:
Amanda Mikyska
FEB 26, 2019
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FEB 26, 2019
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Carmen Leitch
FEB 16, 2019
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Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 06, 2019
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Nicholas Breehl
JAN 29, 2019
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JAN 29, 2019
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Carmen Leitch
JAN 22, 2019
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JAN 22, 2019
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DEC 26, 2018
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DEC 11, 2018
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DEC 10, 2018
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DEC 10, 2018
lay out a path that neurons of the spinal cord might be able to follow - potentially leading to improved recovery for people paralyzed by spinal cord injuries....
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OCT 23, 2018
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Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 13, 2018
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OCT 13, 2018
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Written By:
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SEP 14, 2018
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AUG 19, 2018
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Written By:
Nouran Amin
AUG 17, 2018
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AUG 17, 2018
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Written By:
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AUG 13, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
AUG 13, 2018
Even if something gets described as epigenetic, it does not necessarily mean it's an environmental effect....
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 07, 2018
Cancer
AUG 07, 2018
DNA methylation patterns in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have a strong association with myelodysplastic syndrome DNA hypermethylation later in life....
Written By:
Mauri Brueggeman
JUL 26, 2018
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JUL 26, 2018
All cells carry a gene named p53, which has a vital role in shielding the body from cancer. But it can betray cells too....
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
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