January 2013 PMID 22781841

DNA methylation and its basic function.

Lisa D Moore, Thuc Le, Guoping Fan

Mentions

112
Peak: 3 in Nov 2020
across 4 sources since Jul 2019

Extended reach

49,189
potential audience

Total likes

1,164

Video views

26,795

Mentions per month

Jul 2019 – Feb 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News90 articles
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  • X / Twitter9 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collection demonstrates mixed attitudes toward the publication, with posts like '@DOGE' criticizing DNA methylation in relation to societal issues, expressing strong distrust, while others, like 'DNA Methylation and Its Basic Function', simply reference the research without detailed commentary. The tone varies from concern to dismissiveness, reflecting a general skepticism about the scientific and ethical implications of methylation studies.

AgreementLow agreement

Most posts express skepticism or concern about the implications of DNA methylation research, indicating a tendency towards disagreement or distrust.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, with some comments engaging with the research or its applications, but many posts focus on moral or social issues rather than scientific details.

EngagementLow engagement

The level of engagement varies; some posters mention specific mechanisms or criticize practices, but others dismiss the topic or simply share opinions without deep analysis.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence of these discussions seems limited, as many posts are driven by emotional reactions or controversy rather than new scientific insights.

Abstract in brief

  • DNA methylation is an epigenetic process in mammals where a methyl group is added to cytosine bases in DNA, influencing gene expression by either recruiting repressive proteins or blocking transcription factor binding.
  • During development, DNA methylation patterns change dynamically through processes of methylation and demethylation, resulting in stable, tissue-specific patterns that regulate gene transcription in differentiated cells, including neurons.
  • In the nervous system, even mature neurons maintain DNA methylation machinery that responds to activity and environmental stimuli, and disturbances in methylation patterns are linked to cognitive impairments and neuropsychiatric disorders, making it a key focus for potential therapies.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Neuropsychopharmacology
@npp_journal · X

Finally, what you've all been waiting for - what was the most read @npp_journal in 2023? It's a classic from Lisa Moore, Thuc Le, & Guoping Fan, originally published in 2012: "DNA Methylation and Its Basic Function" https://t.co/UL9J4IRr3x https://t.co/s83wYagg8W

Jan 18, 2024 · 1 like · 10,210 followers View post →
Abdullah Alhumaizi
@asd_ar · X

DNA Methylation and Its Basic Function https://t.co/txfKgVMM5b

Nov 13, 2020 · 1 like · 5,594 followers View post →
Lee
@LeeMarie222 · X

https://t.co/kNRzm4M9j1

Nov 15, 2023 · 2,475 followers View post →
am4nda
@amand4tnarg · X

DNA Methylation and Its Basic Function | Neuropsychopharmacology https://t.co/fuIqfHYfjG

Jan 22, 2024 · 1,112 followers View post →
Ronnette Erwin
@angelaronnette · X

@DOGE Thank you! The things they've been doing to the youth in America & the world is abominable. Please stop the clinical trials & Illumina studies as well because they are using them to justify DNA methylation. They're adding methyl molecules to their DNA. https://t.co/toG2dui3wK https://t.co/whNjjL4dHo

Feb 28, 2025 · 942 followers View post →
Ronnette Erwin
@angelaronnette · X

@MattWalshBlog They know it's a psychiatric problem they've initiated by asking questions about gender identity to create the dysphoria. They don't care if they're maimed by the surgeries, they want to use their methods of collecting patent royalties. https://t.co/toG2duhvHc

Aug 31, 2022 · 942 followers View post →

All mentions

Ronnette Erwin
@angelaronnette · X

@DOGE Thank you! The things they've been doing to the youth in America & the world is abominable. Please stop the clinical trials & Illumina studies as well because they are using them to justify DNA methylation. They're adding methyl molecules to their DNA. https://t.co/toG2dui3wK https://t.co/whNjjL4dHo

Feb 28, 2025 · 942 followers View post →
Ordinary Guy
@OrdinaryGuyOG · X

https://t.co/eXd1be953X

Aug 14, 2024 · 673 followers View post →
am4nda
@amand4tnarg · X

DNA Methylation and Its Basic Function | Neuropsychopharmacology https://t.co/fuIqfHYfjG

Jan 22, 2024 · 1,112 followers View post →
Neuropsychopharmacology
@npp_journal · X

Finally, what you've all been waiting for - what was the most read @npp_journal in 2023? It's a classic from Lisa Moore, Thuc Le, & Guoping Fan, originally published in 2012: "DNA Methylation and Its Basic Function" https://t.co/UL9J4IRr3x https://t.co/s83wYagg8W

Jan 18, 2024 · 1 like · 10,210 followers View post →
Lee
@LeeMarie222 · X

https://t.co/kNRzm4M9j1

Nov 15, 2023 · 2,475 followers View post →
Ronnette Erwin
@angelaronnette · X

@MattWalshBlog They know it's a psychiatric problem they've initiated by asking questions about gender identity to create the dysphoria. They don't care if they're maimed by the surgeries, they want to use their methods of collecting patent royalties. https://t.co/toG2duhvHc

Aug 31, 2022 · 942 followers View post →
ilk insan
@HSapiensIdaltu · X

@DeryaTR_ @Acemi_Borsa_ 4. Gen denilen şey DNA dizisi içinde tek başına fonksiyonel bir anlamı olan kısımdır. Geni bir kitaptaki (tüm genetik kodumuz) anlamlı tek bir cümle gibi düşünürsek metilasyon işlemi de bu cümleyi aktif pasif yapmaya yarar. https://t.co/64pGaYiV6t

Nov 27, 2020 · 336 followers View post →
Abdullah Alhumaizi
@asd_ar · X

DNA Methylation and Its Basic Function https://t.co/txfKgVMM5b

Nov 13, 2020 · 1 like · 5,594 followers View post →
Diana Mahudin
@beyondcommuting · X

DNA Methylation and Its Basic Function https://t.co/KMgagWgjPs

Jul 23, 2019 · 111 followers View post →