24/12/2025
Epigenetics studies how our environment and lifestyle influence our genes by changing the chemicals attached to them. What we eat, our physical activity, and other factors can modify these chemical tags, shaping our health.
Certain genetic mutations increase cancer risk. Likewise, some epigenetic changes can raise cancer risk. Differences in DNA methylation can help determine cancer types or detect hard-to-find cancers earlier.
Unlike genetic mutations, epigenetic changes are reversible and can be modified with certain drugs.
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