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Epigenetics and Heritable Control of Gene Expression

The epigenome regulates nearly every process in the human body. By studying epigenetics, scientists have revealed some secrets to aging, cancer, and complex diseases.

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Mice Pass Epigenetic Tweaks to Pups

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Our Favorite Genetics Stories of 2022

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Epigenetics May Remember Ancestors’ Mutations

Holly Barker, PhD | | 4 min read

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Infographic: How Epigenetic Marks Can Change the Genome

Katarina Zimmer | | 2 min read

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Do Epigenetic Changes Influence Evolution?

Katarina Zimmer | | 10+ min read

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Infographic: Questions Linger About Epigenetic Inheritance

Catherine Offord | | 7 min read

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Does Human Epigenetic Inheritance Deserve a Closer Look?

Catherine Offord | | 10+ min read

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Mitochondrial Stress Is Passed Between Generations

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Bianca Jones Marlin Traces How Sensory Inputs Shape the Brain

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