Ethylated

/ˈɛθəˌleɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having undergone ethylation; describing a molecule or compound that has had an ethyl group chemically added to it.

Etymology

Past participle of ethylate, formed by adding -ed to indicate completion of the ethylation process.

Kelly Says

Ethylated DNA is how scientists can track which genes are being 'switched on' in cells—epigenetics revealed that ethylation patterns change throughout your life and literally rewrite your genetics without changing DNA itself!

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