title: Epigenetics: modifying the genetic blueprint.
abstract: The sequence of the human genome represents our genetic blueprint. While it is now possible to draw direct connections between specific DNA sequences and specific physical features and to predict disease risk, the effects of certain genes can be masked by a process called "epigenetics." Here, I summarize our current understanding of epigenetics and it affects gene expression, with impacts on health and aging.
authors.forename: Joel C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Eissenberg
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000235:genetics; D004247:DNA / Q000235:genetics; D057890:Epigenomics / Q000379:methods*; D015870:Gene Expression / Q000235:genetics*; D015894:Genome, Human / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D013312:Stress, Physiological / Q000235:genetics; D014427:Twins
chemical_list: D004247:DNA