Allele-specific methylation in the FADS genomic region in DNA from human saliva, CD4+ cells, and total leukocytes

Abstract Background Genetic variants within the fatty acid desaturase (FADS) gene cluster (human Chr11) are important regulators of long-chain (LC) polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) biosynthesis in the liver and consequently have been associated with circulating LC-PUFA levels.More recently, epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation, particu

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Anthropological Engagement in the International Sphere

As anthropologists increasingly embark upon the study of the Gift Cards international sphere, this often builds on different forms of engagement within and around organizations, processes, and institutional corridors.The co-authors, building upon a round table exchange, address the advantages and dilemmas of anthropological engagement in the field

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