Introducing Epigenetics: A Graphic Guide Today

: How the "spools" DNA wraps around affect gene expression.

: The core narrative focuses on how chemical "tags" act like switches, turning genes on or off without changing the underlying DNA sequence. Introducing Epigenetics: A Graphic Guide

: The chemical processes that silence or activate genes. : How the "spools" DNA wraps around affect gene expression

The guide follows a historical and conceptual path to explain why we aren't just "puppets" of our DNA: Introducing Epigenetics: A Graphic Guide

: A central theme exploring how our experiences and environment literally leave marks on our genes.

: Detailing how a single gut cell can be used to clone a frog by "reversing" the specialization of cells.