Ageing-associated changes in DNA methylation in X and Y chromosomes
Abstract Background Ageing displays clear sexual dimorphism, evident in both morbidity and mortality. Ageing is also associated with changes in DNA methylation, but very little focus has been on the sex chromosomes, potential biological contributors to the observed sexual dimorphism. Here, we sought...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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Series: | Epigenetics & Chromatin |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13072-021-00407-6 |