Epigenetic

Pronunciation: /ˌɛpədʒəˈnɛtɪk/

Epigenetic (adj)

  1. Relating to changes in gene activity caused by factors outside the DNA sequence, which can affect how cells work.
  2. Relating to effects that can be passed to later generations without changing the DNA letters themselves.

Examples

  • Epigenetic changes can affect how genes work without changing DNA.
  • Stress and diet may cause epigenetic changes that influence cell behavior.

Epigenetic (adjective)

Examples

  • Stress can cause epigenetic gene activity changes.
  • Diet may lead to epigenetic gene activity changes in cells.