Epigenetics translates to “above the genome”, according to Epigenetics article on PBS. Above the genome refers to external modifications to DNA that turn genes “on” and “off”. Although modifications don’t change the sequence per se, it changes the way the cells “read” genes. Essentially, this is what differentiates genetics from epigenetics. Going further into detail, genetics conceptually deal with gene and gene function. This focuses on how DNA sequences make changes in the cell. However, epigenetics refers to gene regulation. Instead, it focuses on the way DNA is regulated to attain those changes.
The Epigenetics video from PBS was well-constructed and included relevant studies. I was able to learn about the limitations and differences …show more content…
I made sure to consult with both my mother and father's sides, to get the most accurate end result. After taking the completed form to my health care provider, he informed me I was at higher risk for several diseases. For example, migraines, depression, thyroid disorder and arthritis. In conclusion, I discovered I am at a higher risk for depression. A majority of my immediate family members are prescribed/use to be prescribed antidepressants. While depression can occur in people with no family history, it is also believed that is a product of life experiences, as well as genetics.
In referencing the article “The Epigenetics of Depression”, written by biotechnologist Adam Alonzi, MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) affects up to 17% of the world's population. MDD, as defined by Mayo Clinic is a chronic, remitting syndrome involving widely distributed circuits in the brain. Heritability of MDD is between 31 and 42%. Epigenetic events that alter the chromatin structure and regulate gene expression are found to be associated with “depression related behavior”, all studies, performed on humans, discussed and reviewed herein found sententious epigenetic changes associated with …show more content…
Several definitions of the concept are scattered in developmental biology and psychology literatures. In developmental biology, Epigenisis is the way a gene changes due to environmental factors. Going further into definition, “things” in the environment will positively or negatively affect the way genetic material is expressed in the development of humans. I’ll begin to discuss this by using my family background as an example. Due to epigenetics, I am at a higher risk of one day having MDD (Major Depression
The Epigenetics video from PBS was well-constructed and included relevant studies. I was able to learn about the limitations and differences …show more content…
I made sure to consult with both my mother and father's sides, to get the most accurate end result. After taking the completed form to my health care provider, he informed me I was at higher risk for several diseases. For example, migraines, depression, thyroid disorder and arthritis. In conclusion, I discovered I am at a higher risk for depression. A majority of my immediate family members are prescribed/use to be prescribed antidepressants. While depression can occur in people with no family history, it is also believed that is a product of life experiences, as well as genetics.
In referencing the article “The Epigenetics of Depression”, written by biotechnologist Adam Alonzi, MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) affects up to 17% of the world's population. MDD, as defined by Mayo Clinic is a chronic, remitting syndrome involving widely distributed circuits in the brain. Heritability of MDD is between 31 and 42%. Epigenetic events that alter the chromatin structure and regulate gene expression are found to be associated with “depression related behavior”, all studies, performed on humans, discussed and reviewed herein found sententious epigenetic changes associated with …show more content…
Several definitions of the concept are scattered in developmental biology and psychology literatures. In developmental biology, Epigenisis is the way a gene changes due to environmental factors. Going further into definition, “things” in the environment will positively or negatively affect the way genetic material is expressed in the development of humans. I’ll begin to discuss this by using my family background as an example. Due to epigenetics, I am at a higher risk of one day having MDD (Major Depression