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Genetic imprinting: See Genomic imprinting.
An introduction to the concept and field of genomic imprinting; from Geneimprint, the ... of resources to the offspring (Haig, Altercation of generations: genetic conflicts ...
X inactivation turns off entire chromosomes, whereas imprinting turns off only specific genes. How do these processes work, and why do they often produce similar results?
Featured Image. Picture of Psoriasis. A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, scalp, and around or in the ears, navel, genitals or buttocks...
Assorted References. mutations (in human genetic disease: Imprinted gene mutations) Some genetic disorders are now known to result from mutations in imprinted genes.
What Is Imprinting? For most genes, we inherit two working copies -- one from mom and one from dad. But with imprinted genes, we inherit only one working copy.