New epigenetic mechanism revealed in brain cells

For decades, researchers in the genetics field have theorized that the protein spools around which DNA is wound, histones, remain constant in the brain, never changing after development in the womb. Now, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered that histones are steadily replaced in brain cells throughout life – a process which helps to switch genes on and off.

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July 1, 2015 | Categories: Genetics, Neuroscience Research | Tags: cell biology, genes, Genetics, health, medicine, neurobiology, neurochemistry, neurology, peer reviewed, psychology, science | Leave a comment