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Epigenetics

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Bite-size Science: Epigenetics help protect the aging brain

Kayleen Schreiber 4 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Epigenetics change which genes are active and which are inactive. Research over the past few years has shown that these changes are important for protecting the brain from neurodegeneration and… Read more
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The Smell of the Good Ol’ Days

Ryan Kast 1 Comment , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
The innumerable ways in which our parents contribute to our physical and mental identities are as complex as they are fascinating.  From the genetic information they share with us to… Read more
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The Newest Cupid on the Block: Epigenetics

Anita 0 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Genes are no different from individuals. Sometimes they behave in a simple, logical way. Other times, they are unpredictable and influenced by their surroundings. The central dogma (DNA to RNA… Read more