What does methylation mean?
The process of adding a methyl group to a molecule, often used in biochemistry to modify the activity of enzymes or other biomolecules. This can also refer to the addition of a methyl group to DNA, which can affect gene expression.
Example
"The researcher studied the effects of methylation on gene expression in cancer cells."
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