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undifferentiated cell [undif′əren′shē·ā′tid] Etymology: AS, un, not; L, differentia, difference, cella, storeroom a cell that has not yet expressed signs of its future specific type. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Headrick believes his work will aid understanding of cellular differentiation -- which determines how the myriad different cells in the human body develop from a single fertilized cell. Methylation is a process in which methyl (CH3) groups are added to DNA, resulting in the inactivation of genes that are critical for control of cellular differentiation and proliferation. Methylation is a process in which methyl (CH3) groups are added to DNA, resulting in the inactivation of genes that are critical for control of cellular differentiation and proliferation. |
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