Abstract

Epigenetic events are an essential mediator of cellular differentiation and, therefore, development in vertebrates. However, the underlying dynamism and responsiveness to subtle subcellular cues that are a hallmark of epigenetic change during development, also renders epigenetic profiles susceptible to external environ mental influence, with the potential to ‘pro gram’ the underlying genome towards an altered phenotype in later life.

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