Exposure to lead can cause epigenetic changes even at relatively low levels

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Exposure to lead can cause epigenetic changes even at relatively low levels

A group of Brazilian and Portuguese researchers observed a correlation between the presence of lead in the organism and a microRNA (miRNA) that could be associated with the mechanisms that regulate DNA methylation, a physiological process required to control gene expression and ensure that genes function properly.

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