Caroline Dean

Biologist known for epigenetic research

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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