Caroline Dean
Biologist known for epigenetic research
Born
April 2nd, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent biologist and academic, contributed significantly to the understanding of epigenetic regulation in plants. Research focused on how environmental factors influence genetic expression and flowering time in Arabidopsis thaliana. Involved in numerous publishing efforts and research projects advancing plant biology and genetics.
Investigated epigenetic mechanisms in plants
Studied flowering time regulation in Arabidopsis
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