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Epigenetics

Transcriptional silencing: definition

Alias related to Gene silencing: Gene silencing is the stable reduction or shutdown of gene expression by regulatory mechanisms.

transcriptional silencing is another way students may refer to concepts covered under Gene silencing.

Gene silencing is the stable reduction or shutdown of gene expression by regulatory mechanisms.

In coursework, keep this term connected to its topic page so you learn mechanism, not only a one-line definition. If two glossary terms feel interchangeable, open the related comparison page and write a difference in your own words.

Also known as: Gene silencing

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