… In the strict sense, epigenetic systems involve two or more heritable states, each maintained
… “epigenetic.” Here we review the current state of research in the field of bacterial epigenetics…

… proceed, differentiated cells accumulate epigenetic marks that differ from … of epigenetic
regulation in development, particularly comparing the short-term flexibility of certain epigenetic …

… gene regulation has been the recognition of the role of chromatin, specifically histone
modifications, in modulating gene … to be major players in gene regulation. In eukaryotic cells, DNA …

… of gene–environment interactions requires that epigenetic as well as classical genetic …
Aberrant epigenetic gene regulation has been proposed as a mechanism of action for non-…

… gene regulation previously described [5]. In this review, we will focus on the role of epigenetic
mechanisms in plant gene regulation by specifically referring to low copy-number genes, …

… epigenetic regulation has a central role in the variation and evolution of gene expression. …
Opposing the notion that chromatin regulation is incidental to intricate genetic regulation, our …

… Thus, epigenetic mechanisms seem to allow an organism to respond to the environment …
changes in gene expression. The extent to which environmental effects can provoke epigenetic …

… in methylation, primarily within CpG-rich gene regulatory regions known as CpG islands.^^ …
of the associated gene with great efficiency. If the gene is a tumor suppressor gene then the …

… in epigenetic gene regulation. Large RNAs have been shown to control gene expression from
… These RNAs regulate genes in cis; although the Drosophila roX RNAs can also function in …

… an important role in epigenetic regulation of gene expression. … important functions in epigenetic
processes, gene expression and … This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: Epigenetic …