Sentences with phrase «because epigenetic marks»
Although there is evidence from mice that these changes can be inherited, classical genetics says this shouldn't be possible because epigenetic marks on sperm and eggs are wiped clean after fertilisation.
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Because every cell in an organism contains the same DNA, epigenetic marks help it find the right form for the type of cell it inhabits.
BET proteins can have a huge impact on gene activity because they belong to a class of molecules called epigenetic readers, which recognize special marks on DNA - protein complexes and attract gene - activating proteins to those spots.