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epigenetically

epigenetically

1 9.3
In a way that changes how genes work without changing DNA
  • adverb
  • /ˌɛpɪdʒəˈnɛtɪkli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : epigenéticamente
  • Imprinting is a process whereby the copy of a gene inherited from one parent is epigenetically silenced.

The rest are epigenetically modifiable through.

Examples

  • He is epigenetically removed from the 'gene pool', right?

    Blog text (13)
  • A possible mechanism for this is that it is regulated epigenetically.

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  • The rest are epigenetically modifiable through.

  • Because we know trauma gets transmitted epigenetically, so it actually comes through our genes.

  • The 'bottom line' is that 'we-the-pixels', the spatial-relational matrix or web of life, have the power to, and are in the process of, epigenetically transforming the genetics of leadership.

    Blog text (13)
  • More generally, we propose that biological systems can memorize reactions or responses to a variety of external signals and transmit them, genetically or epigenetically, across generations.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Research has shown that stress can affect how genes are expressed, operating epigenetically.

  • Some traits are not directly inherited but can be passed down epigenetically, influencing the next generation.

  • The environmental impacts on children can result in changes that affect their gene expression epigenetically.

How Genetic

biogenetically
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1 9.2
genetically
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186 4.6
epigenetically
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1 9.3

Surface Forms

epigenetically positive

Morphology

epigenetically = epigenetic (semi-transparent) = epi + genetic + ally

The adverb is a regular derivation from 'epigenetic', but the element 'epi-' and the full scientific concept are specialized and may be unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Epigenetically breaks into epi- meaning 'on' or 'above' and genetic from gene meaning 'birth' or 'origin', like in generation. So, something happening epigenetically changes how genes work 'on top of' the DNA without changing the DNA itself.