Epigenetic Brushstrokes

In hidden depths, life’s intricate code unfurls,

Methylation whispers secrets, a cosmic swirl.

On cytosine’s canvas, in CpG islands’ embrace,

Methyl dancers waltz, weaving a mystical space.

DNMTs, artists with meticulous hands,

Compose patterns across the genetic lands.

De novo strokes paint fresh marks, never to part,

Their vigilant care ensures a masterpiece’s start.

With grace and precision, gene expression sways,

A silent symphony where voices humbly obey.

Hypermethylation guards secrets in its keep,

While hypomethylation awakens from slumber’s deep.

In the realm of CpG islands, where promoters reside,

Methylation’s touch guides their fate, a silent tide.

Gene silencing whispers echo in shadowed dwell,

While active expression weaves stories to tell.

Time etches marks on aging’s fragile domain,

Hypermethylation’s grip, where cancers remain.

Tumor suppressors silenced, voices subdued,

Chaos awakens—a genetic feud.

In autoimmune battles, balance is lost,

Methylation patterns etched, forever embossed.

Neurological tangles, minds in disarray,

Epigenetic marks lead the way.

So let us unravel this epigenetic code,

Where methylation’s tale continues to unfold.

In the depths of CpG islands, where mysteries reside,

DNMTs’ artistry shapes destinies far and wide.