epigenetically
Through gene expression
Epigenetically describes changes in gene expression that don't alter the DNA sequence itself.
These modifications—often triggered by environment, behavior, or aging—can switch genes on or off and sometimes pass to offspring.
Trauma can be transmitted epigenetically across generations.
The adverb derives from epigenetic, relating to the field of epigenetics.
Crossing age cohorts
- imprintingRapid early learning attachment
- heritabilityGenetic share of variation
- programmingWriting software instructions
- reprogrammingAltering original functional instructions
germline · maternal · paternal · intergenerational · acquired traits
Attaching a methyl group
- acetylationAcetyl group attachment
- histoneChromosome-packing protein
- chromatinNuclear protein-wrapped genetic material
- modificationAct of altering something
nucleosome · remodeling · silencing · activation · transcription · regulation · expression · enhancer
Recognizing meaningful differences
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- cellularComposed of small units
- programmingWriting software instructions
- reprogrammingAltering original functional instructions
neuroplasticity · signaling · embryonic · stem cell · lineage · organogenesis
Ability to change shape
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- phenotypicOf observable characteristics
- nurtureSupport growth and development
- stress responseBody's reaction to threat
diet · toxins · trauma · famine · maternal care · social environment · responsive
transgenerational
Crossing age cohorts
- imprintingRapid early learning attachment
- heritabilityGenetic share of variation
- programmingWriting software instructions
reprogramming · germline · maternal · paternal · intergenerational · acquired traits
methylation
Attaching a methyl group
- acetylationAcetyl group attachment
- histoneChromosome-packing protein
- chromatinNuclear protein-wrapped genetic material
modification · nucleosome · remodeling · silencing · activation · transcription · regulation · expression · enhancer · promoter
differentiation
Recognizing meaningful differences
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- cellularComposed of small units
- programmingWriting software instructions
reprogramming · neuroplasticity · signaling · embryonic · stem cell · lineage · organogenesis
plasticity
Ability to change shape
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- phenotypicOf observable characteristics
- nurtureSupport growth and development
stress response · diet · toxins · trauma · famine · maternal care · social environment · responsive
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