The field of ________ is fast developing.Its concern is with genetic modifications not dependent on the genetic code itself.

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Epigenetics is the field concerned with changes in gene expression that are not caused by changes in the DNA sequence itself. It includes modifications to DNA packaging proteins (such as histones) and chemical modifications to the DNA molecule (such as methylation), which can affect the accessibility of genes to the cellular machinery responsible for gene expression. This field is growing rapidly and has important implications for understanding gene regulation and development, as well as for human health and disease.

The Field of ________ Is Fast Developing