Six genes associated with DNA demethylation (TET1), axon guidance (ROBO-1), inhibition of cell proliferation (CDKN1A), inflammation (HDC), and insulin signaling (IGFBPL1, IRS4) are hypomethylated in women with PCOS as compared with controls, and three genes (ROBO-1, HDC, and IGFBPL1) are also hypomethylated in daughters diagnosed with PCOS. The gene discussed is HDC; the disease is polycystic ovary syndrome.