adverb
- in a manner relating to or involving epigenetics; with respect to changes in gene expression that do not alter the underlying DNA sequence
Usage: scientific/technical term; commonly used in biology, genetics, and medical contexts
Examples
- The disease can be epigenetically regulated through modifications to histone proteins.
- Environmental factors can epigenetically influence gene expression in developing organisms.
- Researchers discovered that the trait was epigenetically inherited across generations.
- Stress may epigenetically alter the activity of genes related to anxiety.
- The treatment works by epigenetically reactivating silenced tumor suppressor genes.