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epigenetic

[¦ep·ə·jə¦ned·ik]
(geology)
Produced or formed at or near the surface of the earth.
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The characteristics of an individual depend on epigenetics, which refers to molecular mechanisms that determine which genes will be turned on or off in different cell types, as well as genes inherited from the parents, explains senior author in the study, Robert A.
Identical twins shared molecular similarity influences their biological characteristics
Putting an egg cell into stasis involves adding many epigenetic marks throughout its DNA.
Keeping Egg Cells Fresh with Epigenetics
With headquarters in the Science and Technology Park Adlershof, Epiontis has built and expanded upon its service offerings to now include validated epigenetic immune cell assays for clinical trial immune monitoring.
Precision for Medicine Acquires Immune Monitoring, Epigenetic Technology Provider Epiontis
Recent experiments on roundworms have shown that epigenetic memories can be passed through generations for much longer than previously believed.
Scientists Study How Epigenetic Changes Are Read And Interpreted
Epigenetic processes were necessary for growth and variation and the environment may affect the epigenetic phenomenon to cause phenotypic changes.
DNA Methylation Changes in Pleurotus eryngii Subsp. tuoliensis (Bailinggu) in Response to Low Temperature Stress
The review summarizes research pertaining to the detection and interpretation of epigenetic changes as the basis for the DOHaD hypothesis, which is a major objective of research under way in the federally funded Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Centers.
Programming the future: epigenetics in the context of DOHaD
While the complete process remains somewhat mysterious, scientists have identified some epigenetic markings for pending gene expression.
Super-resolution imaging offers fast way to discern fate of stem cells
Even researchers studying how environmental factors write, erase and tweak epigenetic marks admit that the field is in its infancy and still has a long way to go before it can be used to make public health decisions.
Toxicologists look to epigenetics: chemical tags on DNA could one day help assess exposure risks
This milestone reinforces the strength of our scientific capabilities, which have enabled us to expand our platform into new epigenetic target classes of potentially high importance in oncology.
Epizyme, GSK
Some PTSD-associated epigenetic changes were reversed in military veterans who responded to 12 weeks of psychotherapy in a small 2013 study.
Maternal stress and epigenetics
These stem-like" cells can be identified in the tumor due to the expression of marker genes and epigenetic modifications.
Role of Transcription Regulatory Complexes and Epigenetic Modifications in Driving the Cell Fate Decisions
Epigenetic modifications divided into three branches:
A review of epigenetic imprints in aquatic animals

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