Epigenetic Marks: The Ultimate Guide to Genes' Favorite Pens

Epigenetic marks are like the stickers that genes use to decorate their DNA. They're the post-it notes of the molecular world.

Types of epigenetic marks include:

• DNA Methylation
• Chromatin Modification
• Histone Modification

Epigenetic Marks: The Epigenetic Equivalent of a "To-Do List"

Think of epigenetic marks like a gene's to-do list. It's a list of instructions that says "Hey, make more of this protein" or "Don't make too much of that protein."

But what happens if the gene forgets its to-do list?

Well, that's a whole different story...