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The effect of the microbiome on the epigenetics in Drosophila melanogaster
University of West Florida Libraries
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 2021)
2021
Abstract
Epigenetics is the modifications of DNA that do not change the sequence of the nucleotides in the DNA, like methylation or phosphorylation. Epigenetic changes of DNA often result from environmental factors, such as pollution, malnutrition, or exercising. As a result of these modifications, a change in the gene expression can occur, which can cause diseases (i.e. cancer or autoimmune) or reduce obesity and diabetes. The microbiome is a general term to refer to the genes of all the microorganisms, or microbes, in a community, such as the gut in the human body. Microbes are important for the general heath of organisms. Studies have shown taking probiotics could change gut microbiome which is correlated with health improvement.
Details
- Title
- The effect of the microbiome on the epigenetics in Drosophila melanogaster
- Resource Type
- Poster
- Event
- Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 2021)
- Contributors
- Dr. Hui-Min Chung (Faculty Mentor)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- 1 file; .pdf
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries to digitize and/or display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380090883806600
- Academic Unit
- Biology; Office of Undergraduate Research; 2021 Student Scholars Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase; Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English