A Study Revealed Differences in DNA Methylation Patterns Between Monozygotic

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Short Answer

A study revealed differences in DNA methylation patterns between monozygotic twins,only one of whom was affected by a schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. This suggests a role for ____ in mental illness.

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Definitions:

Memory Cells

Specific cells in the immune system that remember an antigen that the body has previously encountered, allowing a faster and stronger response upon re-exposure.

Macrophages

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, and pathogens.

Natural Killer Cells

A type of lymphocyte part of the innate immune system, responsible for the early defense against infected or cancerous cells by inducing apoptosis.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens, which are harmful substances, helping to neutralize or destroy them.