Gene silencing can be detected using a variety of techniques:
1. Methylation-Specific PCR: This technique is used to detect DNA methylation at specific gene loci. 2. Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP): This method can identify histone modifications associated with gene silencing. 3. RNA Sequencing: This high-throughput technique can quantify changes in gene expression levels, indirectly indicating gene silencing.
