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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