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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for silence
  1. DUX4 gene 
    ... DNA. The addition of methyl groups turns off (silences) genes, so hypermethylated regions of DNA tend to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/dux4 - Genetics
  2. SMCHD1 gene 
    ... reduce the amount of SMCHD1 protein available to silence the D4Z4 region. This region has fewer methyl ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/smchd1 - Genetics
  3. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 
    ... DNA. The addition of methyl groups turns off (silences) genes, so hypermethylated regions of DNA tend to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../facioscapulohumeral-muscular-dystrophy - Genetics
  4. Fragile X syndrome 
    ... times. The abnormally expanded CGG segment turns off (silences) the FMR1 gene, which prevents the gene from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/fragile-x-syndrome - Genetics