Dr. Dillinger investigates how gene activity is regulated within a cell, what signals switch genes on or off, and in particular, what determines whether a given cell will become a skin cell, a nerve cell, or a heart muscle cell. His area of research is called epigenetics.

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The statement accurately describes the research area of Dr. Dillinger as Epigenetics, which focuses on how gene activity is regulated within a cell, and how cells differentiate into different types.

Dr Dillinger Investigates How Gene Activity Is Regulated Within a Cell