Histone modifications can be altered by different environmental stimuli and may provide a “memory” of previous transcription or activation. While the role of the many histone modifications discovered thus far has not yet been established, many modifications have been associated with specific transcriptional states. Are epigenetic modifications heritable? Epigenetic heritabilityRead More →

Post-translational modifications take place in the ER and include folding, glycosylation, multimeric protein assembly and proteolytic cleavage leading to protein maturation and activation. They take place as soon as the growing peptide emerges in the ER and is exposed to modifying enzymes. What causes protein modification? Abstract. Degenerative protein modificationsRead More →

Modifications change the learning outcomes of a lesson to suit the cognitive ability of the student. Therefore, for a student who works below grade level, modifications to curriculum give the student an opportunity to learn from and participate in the same curriculum as his or her peers. What are someRead More →

Who Can Get a Mortgage Loan Modification? Long-term illness or disability. Death of a family member (and loss of their income) Natural or declared disaster. Uninsured loss of property. Sudden increase in housing costs, including hikes in property taxes or homeowner association fees. Divorce. Is it bad to do aRead More →