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"Epigenetics" is the study of the molecular 'bookmarks' that are added to the DNA in our cells, telling them when to switch certain genes on and off. 

If this epigenetic information is faulty, then important genes may get switched on or off inappropriately, leading to cancer.

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Epigenetics is a sub-category of Research and trials and Lab research

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