epigenetic

Meanings

• noun

  The study of heritable changes in organismal functions caused by mechanisms other than changes in the genetic sequence.

  - "Epigenetic modifications play a crucial role in the development of complex traits."
  - "Research in epigenetics has led to new insights into the causes of certain diseases."

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Variants

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epigenetic , epigenetically

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Etymology

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From the Greek 'epi' (above) and 'genos' (birth), referring to the study of heritable changes above the gene level.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'epigenetics' was first coined in 1942 by Conrad Hal Waddington.

2. Epigenetic changes can be influenced by factors such as age, environment, and lifestyle.

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Related Concepts

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1. DNA methylation: A common epigenetic modification involving the addition of a methyl group to the cytosine base in DNA, which can affect gene expression.

2. Histone modification: Another type of epigenetic modification, involving the addition or removal of chemical groups to the histone proteins around which DNA is wrapped, which can also impact gene expression.

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Culture

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Epigenetics has been a topic of interest in various fields, including developmental biology, neuroscience, and medicine. It has been explored in literature, such as in the novel 'The Epigenetics of Love' by Carol Ann Kauffman, and in music, with songs like 'Epigenetics' by the band The Dresden Dolls.

How to Memorize "epigenetic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a DNA double helix with methyl groups attached to certain bases, or histones with chemical tags.

2. associate
   

   - Associate epigenetics with the idea of 'above the gene' level modifications.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'EPI' for 'Epigenetics: Above the Primary (genetic) sequence'.

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