Overview
Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression caused by factors other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence. It has become an important area of research in recent years, as it can explain differences between individuals and populations, even when they have the same genetic material. Epigenetics has uses in a wide range of fields, from health to agriculture. In the medical field, epigenetic changes can contribute to diseases such as cancer, and epigenetic treatments may be a way to address these conditions. In agriculture, epigenetics is used to produce higher-yielding crops or create specific traits for animals. By understanding epigenetics, scientists hope to gain a better understanding of how genes are regulated and to develop novel diagnostics and potential therapies.
Research published in this journal
11 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 11 articles above have been cited 31 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2025 · Communications Biology
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2025 · Artificial Life
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2025 · Current Medicinal Chemistry
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2025 · Scientific Reports
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2025 · Communications Biology
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2025 · Ethical Review of Social Sciences
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2025 · Scientific Reports
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2024 · Nature Communications
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Epigenetics, linking to each citing work.