The Role of Epigenetics in Human Disease

Authors

  • Jamie Smith PhD
  • Taylor Wright Dr.
  • Morgan Robinson Prof.

Keywords:

Epigenetics, Gene expression, Human disease, Therapeutic interventions, Medical research

Abstract

Epigenetics plays a crucial role in the development and progression of human diseases. This article explores the mechanisms by which epigenetic modifications influence gene expression and contribute to disease states. Our review highlights recent advances in epigenetic research, emphasizing its potential for therapeutic interventions.

Author Biographies

Jamie Smith, PhD

PhD
Sorbonne University
21 Rue de l'École de Médecine, 75006 Paris, France

Taylor Wright, Dr.

Dr.
University of Milan
Via Festa del Perdono, 7, 20122 Milano MI, Italy

Morgan Robinson, Prof.

Prof.
University of Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

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Sharma, V.K.; Marla, S.; Zheng, W.; Mishra, D.; Huang, J.; Zhang, W.; Morris, G.P.; Cook, D.E. CRISPR guides induce gene silencing in plants in the absence of Cas. Genome Biol. 2022, 23, 6.

Published

2024-01-17

Issue

Section

Articles