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Epigenetics studies the developmental impact of environmental influences that alter gene expression and can be inherited, but that cannot be attributed to changes in the base sequences of genes. As such, in contrast to the teachings of genetics for much of the twentieth century, epigenetics acknowledges the impact of environment on heredity. - C.A. Logan
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Early stress alters epigenome :The Scientist [8th November 2009]Early stress appears to induce hypomethylation in a regulatory region of the genome, affecting the expression of vasopressin, a hormone important in controlling mood and cognition into adulthood
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Wiley InterScience :: Session CookiesFoundations of molar epigenesis in behavioral development
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Epigenetics: DNA Isn’t EverythingEpigenetics: DNA Isn’t Everything ScienceDaily (Apr. 13, 2009) — Research into epigenetics has shown that environmental factors affect characteristics of organisms. These changes are sometimes passed on to the offspring. ETH professor Renato Paro does not believe that this opposes Darwin’s ...
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Epigenetics, Evolution, Endocrine Disruption, Health, and Disease -- Crews and McLachlan 147 (6): s4 -- Endocrinologythe role of pollution in altering heredity
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NOVA | scienceNOW | Epigenetics | PBSOur lifestyles and environment can change the way our genes are expressed, leading even identical twins to become distinct as they age. In ...
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Early stress alters epigenome :The Scientist [8th November 2009]very significant for understanding long term effectsCheryl Logan added 4 weeks ago
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