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EpiCenter publication: How do you define epigenetics?

  • Writer: Patrick Allard
    Patrick Allard
  • Oct 6, 2021
  • 1 min read

Epigenetic concepts are fundamentally shaped by a legacy of negative definition, often understood by what they are not. Epimutation and allied epigenetic terms have succeeded by being mutation-like and recognizable, yet have failed to consolidate for exactly the same reason: they are tied simultaneously by likeness and opposition to nouns that describe things that are assumed to persist unchanged over space and time. Moreover, negative definition casts the genetic-epigenetic relationship as an either/or binary, overshadowing continuities and connections. This analysis is intended to assist practitioners and observers of genetics and epigenetics in recognizing and moving beyond the conceptual legacies of negative definition.


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Yash Smith
Yash Smith
7 days ago

EpiCenter publication’s question, “How do you define epigenetics?”, can be viewed through the lens of video streaming app development as well. Just as epigenetics explains how external factors influence gene expression, user behavior, device type, and network conditions shape how streaming platforms perform. In video streaming app development, adaptive streaming, personalized content, and AI-driven recommendations respond dynamically to these external signals, creating flexible, evolving digital experiences without changing the core system architecture.

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yaqian zhang
yaqian zhang
Jan 23

Finding the right balance between control and chaos makes drive mad 2​ a quiet reflection on patience and the art of moving forward despite the bumps in the road.


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Đại Dương
Đại Dương
Jan 18

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sẻ se
Jan 14

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terminalguide
terminalguide
Jan 12

Great article on epigenetics! Epigenetics refers to heritable changes in gene expression that don't involve alterations to the DNA sequence itself, like DNA methylation and histone modification influencing how genes are turned on or off. Just as travelers navigate the Avianca terminal at LAX (Terminal B - Tom Bradley International Terminal) for seamless international flights, epigenetics guides cellular function without rewriting the genetic code. Fascinating how environmental factors mirror airport logistics in shaping outcomes—thanks for breaking it down!

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