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When a Gene turned Off Is a Matter of Life or Death

This case study is about how epigenetics influence gene regulation, as epigentics are capable of turning genes off and on. This study is about a boy who had an aggressive cancer in the occipital lobe of his brain. People with this cancer had a lower survival rate depending on their genetics and how they would … Continue reading When a Gene turned Off Is a Matter of Life or Death

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Identical Twins, Identical Fates? Introduction to Epigenetics

This was a case study about twin sisters, where one has schizophrenia while the other didn’t. This brought into question, how alike are twins? Identical twins are born with the same DNA, but over time, epigenetics cause modifications to the DNA, making the twins less identical genetically. In this case study, the twin who was … Continue reading Identical Twins, Identical Fates? Introduction to Epigenetics