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Epigenetic Influence Factors

Meaning

The collection of non-genetic elements and environmental exposures, including diet, stress, exercise, and circulating hormones, that modify gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence. These factors determine which genes are turned “on” or “off” in a cell, thereby profoundly impacting cellular function, aging, and disease susceptibility. They represent the dynamic interface between the environment and the genome.