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Researchers map human epigenome

Los Angeles : CA : USA | about 1 month ago  
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  • Scientists have unveiled the first detailed map of the epigenome
    Scientists have unveiled the first detailed map of the epigenome
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Scientists have unveiled the first detailed map of the epigenome
The year-long project by an international team led by US-based Australian scientist Dr Ryan Lister identified 50 million cytosine methylation sites that act as chemical switches to turn human genes on and off, potentially affecting every function of the body.
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