Tag: histone
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There’s more to our genetics than what’s within our DNA code. Though the code itself the basis for life, on its surface there are chemical alterations that change how it’s expressed. Because DNA’s structure is that of a helix, modifications either make it coil up or unwind where the unwound form allows for transcription. Epigenetics…
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Cancer is one of the biggest threats to a long and healthy life, accounting for approximately one in four American deaths. It is a disease that is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth leading to tumors and shutting down of biological processes. These issues arise from mutations in the genome that accumulate over time and can…