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Epigenetic Variability across Human Populations: A Focus on DNA Methylation Profiles of the KRTCAP3, MAD1L1 and BRSK2 Genes.
Genome biology and evolution - 19 Sept 2016
Giuliani Cristina, Sazzini Marco, Bacalini Maria Giulia, Pirazzini Chiara, Marasco Elena, Fontanesi Elisa, Franceschi Claudio, Luiselli Donata, Garagnani Paolo
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Natural epigenetic diversity has been suggested as a key mechanism in microevolutionary processes due to its capability to create phenotypic variability within individuals and populations. It constitutes an important reservoir of variation potentially useful for rapid adaptation in response to environmental stimuli. The analysis of population epigenetic structure represents a possible tool to study human...
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