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We can't any longer have the conventional understanding of genetics which everybody peddles because it is increasingly obvious that epigenetics - actually things which influence the genome's function - are much more important than we realised.
Robert Winston

Meaning of "epigenetics" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EPIGENETICS

epigenetics  [ˌɛpɪdʒɪˈnɛtɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EPIGENETICS

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Epigenetics is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EPIGENETICS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

epigenetics

Epigenetics

In biology, and specifically genetics, epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene activity that are not caused by changes in the DNA sequence; it also can be used to describe the study of stable, long-term alterations in the transcriptional potential of a cell that are not necessarily heritable. Unlike simple genetics based on changes to the DNA sequence, the changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype of epigenetics have other causes, thus use of the term epi- -genetics. In plainer language, epigenetics is the study of changes in the expression of genes caused by certain base pairs in DNA, or RNA, being "turned off" or "turned on" again, through chemical reactions. The term also refers to the changes themselves: functionally relevant changes to the genome that do not involve a change in the nucleotide sequence. Examples of mechanisms that produce such changes are DNA methylation and histone modification, each of which alters how genes are expressed without altering the underlying DNA sequence. Gene expression can be controlled through the action of repressor proteins that attach to silencer regions of the DNA.

Definition of epigenetics in the English dictionary

The definition of epigenetics in the dictionary is the study of heritable changes that occur without a change in the DNA sequence.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EPIGENETICS


aerodonetics
ˌɛərəʊdəˈnɛtɪks
aesthetics
iːsˈθɛtɪks
athletics
æθˈlɛtɪks
biogenetics
ˌbaɪəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks
biomagnetics
ˌbaɪəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪks
Callanetics
ˌkæləˈnɛtɪks
cybernetics
ˌsaɪbəˈnɛtɪks
cytogenetics
ˌsaɪtəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks
electrokinetics
ɪˌlɛktrəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks
electromagnetics
ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪks
genetics
dʒɪˈnɛtɪks
hydrokinetics
ˌhaɪdrəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks
hydromagnetics
ˌhaɪdrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪks
immunogenetics
ˌɪmjʊnəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks
kinetics
kɪˈnɛtɪks
magnetics
mæɡˈnɛtɪks
nutrigenetics
ˌnjuːtrɪdʒɪˈnɛtɪks
pharmacokinetics
ˌfɑːməkəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks
phenetics
fɪˈnɛtɪks
phonetics
fəˈnɛtɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EPIGENETICS

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WORDS THAT END LIKE EPIGENETICS

acoustic phonetics
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auditory phonetics
bioenergetics
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dietetics
energetics
esthetics
exegetics
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poetics
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Synonyms and antonyms of epigenetics in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «epigenetics» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of epigenetics to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of epigenetics from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «epigenetics» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

表观遗传学
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

epigenética
570 millions of speakers

English

epigenetics
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एपिजेनेटिक्स
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

علم التخلق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эпигенетика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

epigenética
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

epigenetics
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épigénétique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Epigenetik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Epigenetik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エピジェネティックス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

후성 유전학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Epigenetik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

biểu sinh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அதிசனனவியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एपिनेटिक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

epigenetik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

epigenetica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

epigenetyka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

епігенетика
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Epigenetics
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιγενετική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

epigenetika
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

epigenetik
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

epigenetikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of epigenetics

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EPIGENETICS»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EPIGENETICS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about epigenetics

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QUOTES WITH «EPIGENETICS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word epigenetics.
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Robert Winston
We can't any longer have the conventional understanding of genetics which everybody peddles because it is increasingly obvious that epigenetics - actually things which influence the genome's function - are much more important than we realised.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EPIGENETICS»

Discover the use of epigenetics in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to epigenetics and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Epigenetics Revolution: How Modern Biology is Rewriting ...
This is epigenetics and it's the fastest-moving field in biology today. The Epigenetics Revolution traces the thrilling path this discipline has taken over the last twenty years.
Nessa Carey, 2011
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Epigenetics: A Reference Manual
Epigenetics is a rapidly advancing field with an increasing impact on biological and medical research. The editors of this book have assembled top-quality scientists from diverse fields of epigenetics to produce a major new volume.
Jeffrey Craig, Nicholas C. Wong, 2011
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Epigenetics
Epigenetic changes play a key role in normal development, as well as in disease. The editor of this book has assembled top-quality scientists from diverse fields of epigenetics to produce a major new volume on current epigenetics research.
Jörg Tost, 2008
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Epigenetics: How Environment Shapes Our Genes
Discusses epigenetics--the study of genetic changes through environmental factors--and explains some genetic questions left unanswered by current theories, including psychological differences in identical twins.
Richard C. Francis, 2012
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Epigenetics
. . Their accounts help set the stage for deepening our understanding of epigenetic phenomena and mechanisms. And the volume will undoubtedly prove to be very useful for students and researchers alike.--"Science."
C. David Allis, Thomas Jenuwein, Danny Reinberg, 2007
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Epigenetics: How Environment Shapes Our Genes
Goodbye, genetic blueprint. . . . The first book for general readers ?on the game-changing field of epigenetics. The burgeoning new science of epigenetics offers a cornucopia of insights—some comforting, some frightening.
Richard C. Francis, 2011
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Epigenetics: Linking Genotype and Phenotype in Development ...
With chapters written by leading authorities, this volume offers a broad integrative survey of epigenetics.
Benedikt Hallgrimsson Ph.D., Brian K. Hall Ph.D., 2011
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Handbook of Epigenetics: The New Molecular and Medical Genetics
This comprehensive collection of reviews written by leaders in the field of epigenetics provides a broad view of this important and evolving topic.
Trygve Tollefsbol, 2010
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Cancer Epigenetics
Discusses the Latest Advances in the Role of Epigenetics in Tumor Initiation, Progression, and Metastasis With stand-alone chapters written by research pioneers in the field, this definitive resource covers— DNA methylation and cancer ...
Trygve Tollefsbol, 2008
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Epigenetics
The importance of epigenetic regulation of gene expression, particularly in higher organisms, is now clear and the 2004 Cold Spring Harbor Annual Symposium provided many new examples as well as insights into the underlying mechanisms.
Bruce Stillman, David Stewart, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EPIGENETICS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term epigenetics is used in the context of the following news items.
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Why anxious parents can lead to anxious children
As The Atlantic's Dana Smith reported in 2013, recent explorations of epigenetics — or changes made to our genes due to experiences — have ... «Deseret News, Jul 15»
2
ORIEN Adds Three Leading Oncology Institutions to Growing …
Our breakthroughs and discoveries in the field of epigenetics have led the way to a greater understanding of the underlying causes of cancer ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
3
Obesity obeisance
... and stress experienced by our parents and grandparents could affect our weight according to the relatively new scientific field of epigenetics. «Village, Jul 15»
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BEHAVIORAL GENES is Released
But we needn't be trapped by those genes or those behaviors. The new science of epigenetics proves that genes are not necessarily destiny. «Broadway World, Jul 15»
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Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) Could Open …
... include cisgenesis, oligonucleotide-based techniques, nucleases (DNA scissors) and direct interventions in gene regulation (epigenetics). [5]. «Center for Research on Globalization, Jul 15»
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Evolution: The Fossils Speak, but Hardly with One Voice
... ridiculed theories like Lamarck's (inheritance of characteristics acquired in life by the parents) may turn out to have some basis in epigenetics. «Discovery Institute, Jul 15»
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Understanding Misguided Gene Expression in Cancer
If the DNA sequence spells a word in a recipe, epigenetics determines how that word is read, or interpreted, by a particular type of cell, says ... «HealthCanal.com, Jul 15»
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Epigenetics Opens Potential Pathway to Treating Glioblastoma
This observation suggested that epigenetics, rather than specific DNA sequences, determines tumorigenicity in glioblastoma cancer stem cells. «Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, Jul 15»
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Human Disease Epigenomics 2.0
... series is a forward looking post from John Greally, Associate Editor at PLOS Genetics, exploring what the future might hold for epigenetics. «PLoS Blogs, Jul 15»
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Manicures, Miscarriages and Mayhem
Since my medical school training, medicine as an art has expanded itself. Among its many facets has emerged the field of epigenetics -- or ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Epigenetics [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/epigenetics>. May 2024 ».
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