epigeneticbased
Epigeneticbased refers to processes or phenomena that are influenced by epigenetic modifications. Epigenetics itself describes heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the underlying DNA sequence. These modifications can include DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNA interference. When something is described as "epigeneticbased," it means that its development, function, or manifestation is directly or indirectly shaped by these epigenetic mechanisms.
For example, an epigeneticbased disease might be one where abnormal epigenetic patterns contribute to the onset