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The epigenetic side of human adaptation: hypotheses, evidences and theories.
Annals of human biology - 1 Jan 2015
Giuliani Cristina, Bacalini Maria Giulia, Sazzini Marco, Pirazzini Chiara, Franceschi Claudio, Garagnani Paolo, Luiselli Donata
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CONTEXT: Epigenetics represents a still unexplored research field in the understanding of micro- and macro-evolutionary mechanisms, as epigenetic changes create phenotypic diversity within both individuals and populations. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review is to dissect the landscape of studies focused on DNA methylation, one of the most described epigenetic mechanisms, emphasizing the aspects that could be...
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