epigenetic

Epigenetic research is particularly concerned with the activity of genes in the field of biology. The study of epigenetic factors such as the activity of a gene and the resulting development of cells is a central topic in epigenetics. In particular, changes in gene functions that are not due to mutation or recombination but are nevertheless transmitted to daughter cells are for research interesting from an epigenetic point of view. DNA methylation is a key part of epigenetics and is considered to be an important mediator between genes and the environment. The decoding of epigenetic changes, also called epigenetic imprints, allows new perspectives and therapeutic approaches of various diseases. For example, studies have shown that persistent anxiety can cause epigenetic changes and that an epigenetic variant may also be involved in the development of obesity. In addition, epigenetics plays an important role in cancer research. (Vb)

