DNA Methylation Dynamics in Aging Skin

May 5, 2026 WhatIsEpigenetics

Your skin is often the first place where aging becomes visible. Fine lines, dryness, uneven tone, and slower healing can appear long before other signs of aging are noticeable elsewhere in the body. But these changes are not only happening at the surface. Beneath the visible signs of aging, skin cells undergo molecular changes that affect how they function over time. One important change involves DNA methylation, an epigenetic process that helps regulate gene activity. Research suggests that DNA methylation [more…]

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