The inactive X chromosome accumulates widespread epigenetic variability with age

Loss of epigenetic control is a hallmark of aging. Among the most prominent roles of epigenetic mechanisms is the inactivation of one of two copies of the X chromosome in females through DNA methylation. Hence...

Source: Clinical Epigenetics - August 25, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Yunfeng Liu, Lucy Sinke, Thomas H. Jonkman, Roderick C. Slieker, Erik W. van Zwet, Lucia Daxinger and Bastiaan T. Heijmans Tags: Research Source Type: research