epigenetics

In biology, the term epigenetics refers to heritable changes in phenotype (appearance) or gene expression caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence (hence the name epi - "in addition to" - genetics).
Epigenetics: Genome, Meet Your Environment :The Scientist
The multicolored rodents make for a fascinating epigenetics story, which Randy Jirtle and Robert Waterland of Duke University told last summer in a ...
How epigenetics affects twins :The Scientist
Jul 7, 2005 "These findings help show how environmental factors can change one's gene expression and susceptibility to disease, by affecting epigenetics ...

The Meaning of Epigenetics :The Scientist
Epigenetics is the buzz word prominent in the current issue of The Scientist ( see "Researchers Focus on Histone Code") and a recent theme issue of Science ...
A new epigenetic cancer - The Scientist - Magazine of the Life ...
May 11, 2009 A new epigenetic cancer : Researchers have discovered a new category of cancer caused by chromatin recognition gone awry.

Cancer Epigenetics Enters the Mainstream :The Scientist
Epigenetics remained the preserve of a few cognoscenti who, away from the spotlight, made steady progress. In the last decade or so, their results have
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Epigenetics lives on in clones :The Scientist
Feb 2, 2005 Epigenetics lives on in clones Email: Melissa Phillips - mlphilli@u washington edu. News from The Scientist 2005, 6(1):20050202-01 ...

Epigenetics and Addiction :The Scientist
Epigenetics explains how nongenetic forces can alter generational phenotypes in a heritable manner.[1] Certain addictions are not 100% heritable yet are ...
Epigenetic suicide noteThe Scientist20090801
Aug 1, 2009 The results suggested that early childhood adversity was leaving a specific epigenetic mark on people who ultimately killed themselves but ...

Epigenetics in Australia -- and New York :The Scientist
Feb 13, 2006 Epigenetics in Australia -- and New York Posted by Stephen Pincock [Entry posted at 13th February 2006 01:05 AM GMT] ...
Epigenetics mark regulatory elements :The Scientist
Feb 5, 2007 Epigenetics mark regulatory elements Unique histone modifications distinguish transcriptional promoters and enhancers ...

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