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The epigenetic landscape: An evolving concept 表观遗传景观:一个进化的概念

Frontiers in epigenetics and epigenomics Pub Date : 2023-03-20 DOI: 10.3389/freae.2023.1176449

S. Henikoff

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Targeted RNAi screen identifies transcriptional mechanisms that prevent premature degeneration of adult photoreceptors. 靶向RNAi筛选确定了防止成年光感受器过早退化的转录机制。

Frontiers in epigenetics and epigenomics Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Epub Date: 2023-05-05 DOI: 10.3389/freae.2023.1187980

Spencer E Escobedo, Sarah E McGovern, Juan P Jauregui-Lozano, Sarah C Stanhope, Paul Anik, Kratika Singhal, Ryan DeBernardis, Vikki M Weake

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