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Epigenetics Analyst
Studies how gene expression changes without altering DNA sequence
£40k–£85k Bioscience boom
What it involves
Analyses methylation patterns, histone modifications and chromatin structure to understand how environment, diet and ageing change gene expression — with applications in cancer, ageing and psychiatry.
Skills & knowledge needed
EpigenomicsBioinformaticsNext-gen sequencingR/PythonStatistical analysis
Why it's emerging now
Epigenetic clocks are the best biological age markers known — commercial and therapeutic applications are multiplying.
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