Epigenetics - Glossary

Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: Glossary of epigenetics, epigenetics glossary

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Aug 12, 2014

Glossary

Epigenomics- The distribution of epigenetic changes throughout the genome

Congenital disorder- An anomaly present at birth

Phenotypic changes- Changes in the observable traits of an organism

Mutation- Changes on the sequences of the DNA

Angelman syndrome- Genetic disorder affecting the nervous system

Prader Willi syndrome- A rare genetic disorder

Published on Jan 25, 2010
Last Updated on Aug 12, 2014

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