How to Use DNA methylation in a Sentence
DNA methylation
noun-
In fact, our team is currently examining how DNA methylation patterns across all genes affect long-term outcomes in children with traumatic brain injury.
—
Amery Treble-Barna,
The Conversation,
9 Dec. 2025
-
One common type of epigenetic modification is called DNA methylation.
—
Amery Treble-Barna,
The Conversation,
9 Dec. 2025
-
Epigenetic clocks analyze small chemical tags on DNA known as DNA methylation.
—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Mar. 2026
-
Measured across multiple DNA methylation clocks, her biological age came in at an average of 17 to 23 years younger than her chronological age.
—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
-
Our findings indicate that epigenetic signals like DNA methylation might help clinicians and researchers develop more effective treatment strategies.
—
Amery Treble-Barna,
The Conversation,
9 Dec. 2025
-
Within approximately 30 hours of injury, children with traumatic brain injury had lower levels DNA methylation than children without brain injury.
—
Amery Treble-Barna,
The Conversation,
9 Dec. 2025
-
Their brains were analyzed, including RNA sequencing of the cortex to uncover gene activity, and whole genome DNA methylation mapping of the hippocampus for epigenetic changes.
—
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
-
Instead of cutting or permanently altering DNA, STX-1150 essentially installs modifications and DNA methylation marks at the PCSK9 locus in liver cells, which silences gene expression in a way that can be reversed if needed.
—
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2026
Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'DNA methylation.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Last Updated:
