Filling in...with fantastic beasts

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Yes, the weekend challenge is late, but I'm filling in at the last minute...

I've got a collection of 30 magical, fantastical creature images to spur the imagination. Give me a number between 1 and 30 (or more if you dare) and I'll give you the corresponding beastie to tempt you.

And because it is last minute, I'm not giving you a deadline...just do with them as you will :)

Word of the Day 10/08/23 Epigenetic

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Epigenetic (adjective)
epigenetic [ ep-i-juh-net-ik ]

adjective
1. Biology. of or relating to epigenesis, or the successive differentiation of undifferentiated cells in an embryo.
2. Genetics. noting or pertaining to epigenetics, specifically, the process by which the expression of genetic information is modified on a molecular level without a change to the DNA sequence: the epigenetic inheritance of longevity.

ORIGIN: epi- + genetic

HOW TO USE EPIGENETIC IN A SENTENCE
Pinpointing the exact timing of the rejuvenation event involved using so-called “epigenetic clocks.”
HARVARD SCIENTISTS PINPOINT ‘GROUND ZERO’ OF AGING IN MOUSE EMBRYO STUDY | EDD GENT | JUNE 28, 2021 | SINGULARITY HUB

The clocks measure epigenetic changes, chemical tags on DNA that can accrue as cells age or are exposed to things like pollution.
EMBRYOS APPEAR TO REVERSE THEIR BIOLOGICAL CLOCK EARLY IN DEVELOPMENT | ERIN GARCIA DE JESÚS | JUNE 25, 2021 | SCIENCE NEWS

For another, recent upgrades to CRISPR have made it possible to also turn genes on or off—without cutting them—through epigenetics.
A NEW GENE EDITING TOOL COULD RIVAL CRISPR, AND MAKES MILLIONS OF EDITS AT ONCE | SHELLY FAN | MAY 11, 2021 | SINGULARITY HUB

It’s enormously powerful—because one single epigenetic machine can control hundreds or thousands of genes.
A NEW CRISPR TOOL FLIPS GENES ON AND OFF LIKE A LIGHT SWITCH | SHELLY FAN | APRIL 27, 2021 | SINGULARITY HUB

Prunicki’s group found epigenetic changes in four genes that regulate immunity.
URBAN POLLUTION CAN POSE UNSEEN RISKS TO KIDS’ IMMUNITY AND MORE | ESTHER LANDHUIS | APRIL 7, 2021 | SCIENCE NEWS FOR STUDENTS

Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.

Passing the challenge to itsanonyx

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The flu is lingering which means I'm completely exhausted and I'm not sure I could wrangle a plot if the muse was around!

Cobbled together 1000 words of a story due at the end of October and am going to bed!!

Passing the baton to itsanonyx and wishing you luck and creativity!