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EPIGENETICS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- epigenetics
1, record 1, English, epigenetics
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The study of heritable changes in gene function that do not involve changes in DNA sequence. 2, record 1, English, - epigenetics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épigénétique
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Science qui étudie les changements phénotypiques héritables qui ne sont pas associés à des changements de la séquence du génome. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épigénétique : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 27 juillet 2023. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-01-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Genetics
- Medicine and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Epigenetics, Environment and Health Research Consortium
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Epigenetics%2C%20Environment%20and%20Health%20Research%20Consortium
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CEEHRC 1, record 2, English, CEEHRC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Epigenetics, Environment and Health Research Consortium(CEEHRC) supports leading edge research on the role of DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid] and environment interactions in human health and disease. 1, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Epigenetics%2C%20Environment%20and%20Health%20Research%20Consortium
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Génétique
- Médecine et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Consortium canadien de recherche en épigénétique, environnement et santé
1, record 2, French, Consortium%20canadien%20de%20recherche%20en%20%C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique%2C%20environnement%20et%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CCREES 1, record 2, French, CCREES
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Consortium canadien de recherche en épigénétique, environnement et santé (CCREES) appuie la recherche de pointe sur le rôle de l'ADN [acide désoxyribonucléique] et des interactions environnementales sur la santé et la maladie humaines. 1, record 2, French, - Consortium%20canadien%20de%20recherche%20en%20%C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique%2C%20environnement%20et%20sant%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Genética
- Medicina y Salud
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consorcio Canadiense de Investigación en Epigenética, Medioambiente y Salud
1, record 2, Spanish, Consorcio%20Canadiense%20de%20Investigaci%C3%B3n%20en%20Epigen%C3%A9tica%2C%20Medioambiente%20y%20Salud
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- intragenerational epigenetics
1, record 3, English, intragenerational%20epigenetics
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- intra-generational epigenetics 2, record 3, English, intra%2Dgenerational%20epigenetics
correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épigénétique intragénérationnelle
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique%20intrag%C3%A9n%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- épigénétique intra-générationnelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- transgenerational epigenetics
1, record 4, English, transgenerational%20epigenetics
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épigénétique transgénérationnelle
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique%20transg%C3%A9n%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-07-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Genetics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- epigeneticist
1, record 5, English, epigeneticist
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specialist in epigenetics. 2, record 5, English, - epigeneticist
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Génétique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- épigénéticien
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9ticien
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- épigénéticienne 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9ticienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécialiste de l'épigénétique, branche de la génétique qui s'intéresse à l'ensemble des mécanismes par lesquels l'environnement et l'histoire individuelle influent sur l'expression des gènes. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9pig%C3%A9n%C3%A9ticien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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