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Beyond the genome: epigenetic regulation of identity
The language of heredity has for decades appeared to be a relatively simple one that is written on and translated through the sequence of DNA. But recent discoveries have highlighted how inherited changes in gene function can occur outside of this, through the modification of DNA or chromatin structures. These so-called epigenetic changes are present from birth to death, being involved in the first crucial steps that govern embryonic development, and in influencing expression or silencing of genes in 'epigenetic diseases'. Only now are we beginning to unravel how these epigenetic mechanisms interact with each other, how disruption of these systems can lead to conditions including cancer and mental retardation, and how we can design drugs to tackle these disorders.
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Background
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Programme
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Sessions
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Key questions
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Highlights
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Summary
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Recommended links
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