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epigenetics [¦ep·ə·jə¦ned·iks] (genetics) The study of those processes by which genetic information ultimately results in distinctive physical and behavioral characteristics. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The accomplishment took advantage of a phenomenon called epigenetics, in which chemical modifiers, such as methyl groups, attach directly to DNA and regulate gene activity (SN: 6/24/06, p. Key words: developmental origins of adult disease, DNA methylation, epigenetics, viable yellow agouti ([A. In addition, MGI PHARMA sponsored a corporate symposium on Friday, December 8 titled The Therapeutic Potential of Epigenetics in MDS and AML, which was chaired by Dr. |
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