Epigenetics basics - Garvan Institute

Our DNA contains our genetic code. There is almost 2m of DNA in each of our cells and each of our cells contains the same DNA sequence, the same genetic code. So how can cells that contain the same genetic code be so different? What makes a muscle cell different to a liver cell? The answers lie in tiny chemical tags that attach to the DNA, modifying gene structure and ultimately controlling gene activity. The chemical tags ensure that only some of the DNA code is used in each cell type, which means only some genes are switched on (expressed), while other genes are switched off. Epigenetics is the word used to describe the chemical information attached to the DNA. So while the DNA code in each cell is identical the epigenetic code is different, thus determining our cells’ unique identities.

[IdesofMarchBC]

Best basic epigenetics explanation ever. I would choose this video over the average lecture anytime. Very clear and structured.

[anotherpointofview]

Very good presentation. Detailed, not overly simplified. Informative. Awesomely illustrated. Clear and easy to follow illustration. It was fast, but adjusting video speed to watch a second time reinforced my absorption of the information.
Thank You.

[TheKisune]

Hello, This video is very interesting, but you've made an error between CpG and GpC sequence, this is not the same thing. In your bottom stand, this is not CpG site which can be methylated in your second surrounded site (3:09), because it is a GpC site.
However, good video !

[ezzovonachalm]

What should I say to the nutritionist who recoomends to swallow folic acid so as to methylate the cancer- prone genes ?
Or : how to specifically methylate oncogenes but not oncogen antagonists ?

[anirudhpalombella]

When you search just for videos and found your coauthor in the end😂

[ALASKAOO]

Complimenti :D molto utile questo video; Grazie

[curses]

I wonder if it's possible to control your epigenetics...?

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