For years, scientists have studied why some organisms live longer than others. While genes play an important role in aging, research continues to show that lifespan is not determined by DNA sequence alone. The way genes are regulated, through epigenetic marks that [more...]
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Skin Epigenetic Hydroxylation: A New Epigenetic View of Skin Aging
June 16, 2026Skin aging is commonly divided into two categories: intrinsic aging, which reflects the natural decline of cellular function over time, and extrinsic aging, which results from environmental stressors such as UV radiation, pollution, oxidative stress, [more...]
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Researchers Find Violence Can Leave an Epigenetic Mark on Future Generations
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How Aging Makes Skin More Sensitive Through Epigenetic Changes
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Fathers’ Teenage Weight May Leave an Epigenetic Mark on Future Children
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Why Skin Aging Can Progress Faster Than Expected
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DNA Methylation Changes in the Aging Gut May Help Drive Cancer Risk
June 9, 2026The human gut is one of the body’s fastest-renewing tissues. Every few days, new cells are produced from intestinal stem cells to help maintain the lining of the gut. However, a study suggests that, with [more...]
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DNA Methylation Dynamics in Aging Skin
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A New Epigenetic Switch for Early Embryonic Development
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Cannabis Use Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Epigenome
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