What a Difference a Methyl Group Makes
- Author
- Superfund Research Program
- Published
- Fri 30 Sep 2011
- Episode Link
- http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/srp/1/Podcasts/rb_201_podcast.mp3
Researchers confirmed that Tet proteins regulate the conversion of cytosine to 5mC and three other methylated bases. Because methylation of cytosine has significant potential for altering gene activity, this discovery opens the door to a wide array of research and application opportunities.
