Overview
Epigenomics is a field of molecular biology that studies the processes that control gene expression. It investigates the way in which cells 'read' genetic information and how this information is used to produce proteins and other molecules. Epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation and histone modification, control gene expression without altering the underlying genetic code. Understanding epigenomic processes can lead to new treatments for diseases such as cancer, as therapies can be developed that target these epigenetic mechanisms. Epigenomics is an important area of research, as it can provide insight into how genes interact with their environment, which can help us in understanding the development of diseases, drug responses, and the aging process.
Research published in this journal
4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 4 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2022 · Research Square (Research Square)
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2019 · Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry
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2015 · Current Diabetes Reports
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A. McKnight et al. · 2014 · Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
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L. Smyth et al. · 2014 · Epigenetics
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Epigenomics, linking to each citing work.