epigenetic
adjective
epi·ge·net·ic
ˌe-pə-jə-ˈne-tik 
1
a
: of, relating to, or produced by the chain of developmental processes in epigenesis that lead from genotype to phenotype after the initial action of the genes
b
: relating to, being, or involving changes in gene function that do not involve changes in DNA sequence
epigenetic inheritance
2
of a deposit or structure
: formed after the laying down of the enclosing rock
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The mice that participated in the experiment had high levels of epigenetic markers on genes that control the opening and closing of chromatin.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Additional studies on the epigenetic mechanisms driving learning and memory may one day lay the groundwork for treating a range of cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and post-traumatic stress syndrome.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors in diverticular disease: systematic review
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Hence, the brand released a new Double Serum that focuses on the ability of Organic Giant Provençal Reed and turmeric to neutralize these epigenetic modifications linked to poor lifestyle.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Additional studies on the epigenetic mechanisms driving learning and memory may one day lay the groundwork for treating a range of cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and post-traumatic stress syndrome.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors in diverticular disease: systematic review
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Hence, the brand released a new Double Serum that focuses on the ability of Organic Giant Provençal Reed and turmeric to neutralize these epigenetic modifications linked to poor lifestyle.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
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epigenetic
adjective
epi·ge·net·ic
-jə-ˈnet-ik
1
: of, relating to, or produced by epigenesis
the epigenetic nature of vertebrate development
2
: relating to, being, or involving a modification in gene expression that is independent of the DNA sequence of a gene
epigenetic carcinogenesis
epigenetic inheritance
Methylation is one of many epigenetic signals—chemical changes to DNA and its associated proteins—that modify gene activity without altering the genetic information itself.—Tina Hesman Saey, Science News
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