Sentences with phrase «by epigenetic signals»
This led Pembrey to suspect that genes on the sex - specific X and Y chromosomes were being affected by epigenetic signals.
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Various previous studies had shown that epigenetic remodeling of DNA by methylation or demethylation led to changes located in synapses, where one neuron communicates with another by chemical or electrical signals sent across a small gap.
Gene expression is regulated by epigenetics — patterns of chemical signals that are «above» the gene sequence.
Moreover, PHENONIM - ICS is involved in European projects presenting a strong impact on human health: Interreg CARDIOGENE (Genetic mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases), GENCODYS (Genetic and epigenetic networks involved in cognitive dysfunctions), AgedBrainSYSBIO (Basic studies of brain aging), as well as projects in partnership with industry: MAGenTA (an Industrial Strategic Innovation project supported by Bpifrance about the treatment of major urogenital diseases) and CanPathPro (H2020 program), to develop a predictive modeling platform of signaling pathways involved in cancers.
UT MD Anderson Scientists Discover Secret Life of Chromatin (08/30/2011) A team of researchers directed by Dr. Sharon Dent, director of the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis and Center for Cancer Epigenetics, investigate a signaling activity of chromatin that is independent of its central role in gene transcription.