Methylation
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛθəɫˈætˈaɪˌɑn/
Methylation (noun)
- A process where a small chemical group is added to DNA or proteins, changing how genes work.
- A chemical change that can turn gene activity up or down without changing the DNA letters.
Examples
- Methylation can mark DNA and change how cells read it.
- The lab measured methylation levels across the DNA samples.