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Epigenome
The set of chemical modifications to the DNA and histone proteins that regulate gene expression without altering the DNA sequence.
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The human epigenome compacts two meters of DNA into a cell nucleus, enabling complex gene regulation.
Denisovans, Neanderthals, and modern humans interbred, affecting modern genetic makeup.
Life expectancy is at an all-time high, with current times considered the best to be alive.
RNA likely preceded DNA in evolution, with ribosomes as key RNA machines.
Human lifespans could extend to 400 years, impacting intergalactic travel feasibility.
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