Epigenetics
Pronunciation: /ˌɛpədʒəˈnɛtɪk/
Epigenetics (adj)
- Relating to changes in gene activity caused by factors outside the DNA sequence, which can affect how cells work.
- Relating to effects that can be passed to later generations without changing the DNA letters themselves.
Epigenetics (adjective)
Examples
- Stress can cause epigenetic gene activity changes.
- Diet may lead to epigenetic gene activity changes in cells.