Email this article Epigenetic and eugenetic processes
- Authors: Tikhodeyev O.N.1
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Affiliations:
- St. Petersburg State University
- Issue: Vol 6, No 4 (2016)
- Pages: 333-343
- Section: Article
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/2079-0864/article/view/206275
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S2079086416040071
- ID: 206275
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Abstract
The term “epigenetics” is critically analyzed basing on the differential concept of variability. A strict definition of epigenetic processes is proposed. The widely accepted tradition to oppose the words “genetic” and “epigenetic” is shown to be incorrect. An adequate antonym for the term “epigenetics” is proposed. Optimization of current genetic terminology due to epigenetics redefining is discussed.
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O. N. Tikhodeyev
St. Petersburg State University
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Email: tikhodeyev@mail.ru
Russian Federation, nab. Universitetskaya 7/9, St. Petersburg, 199034
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