Environmental Factor Index (EFI): A Novel Approach to Measure the Strength of Environmental Influence on DNA Methylation in Identical Twins

Background/Objectives: The dynamic interaction between genomic DNA, epigenetic modifications, and phenotypic traits was examined in identical twins. Environmental perturbations can induce epigenetic changes in DNA methylation, influencing gene expression and phenotypes. Although DNA methylation medi...

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Main Authors: Yoichi Takenaka, Osaka Twin Research Group, Mikio Watanabe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Epigenomes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4655/8/4/44
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