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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > epigenetics
Preferred Term:

epigenetics

Definition:
The systematic study of the global gene expression changes due to epigenetic processes and not due to DNA base sequence changes.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
molecular genetics
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • epigenomics
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37589
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