Scarred For Life: The Epigenetics of Fear

7 years ago
Lisa Fox

When someone is truly scared or traumatized, they might say they were “scarred for life”. While this might seem like…

The Epigenetic Benefits of Your Thanksgiving Feast

11 years ago

Thanksgiving is a time for people to come together to share what they are thankful for, enjoy each other’s company…

Epigenetic-Based Skin Aging Self-Testing: A Data-Driven Approach to Knowing Your Skin’s “True Age”

1 month ago

Skincare has been moving steadily away from one-size-fits-all routines and toward measurement-led personalization. One reason is a growing recognition that…

Skin Epigenetic Hydroxylation Incompetence-Targeted GTA Skincare: A New Attempt to Address Accelerated Skin Aging

1 month ago

Consumers often describe a familiar problem: skin that seems to lose firmness, glow, and smoothness earlier than expected, even with…

The Autophagy Advantage: Epigenetics, Cellular Cleanup, and Longevity

1 year ago

Autophagy is the eukaryotic cell’s waste management system; it collects and recycles damaged organelles and proteins. Unlike eukaryotic cells, bacteria…

A New Epigenetic Switch for Early Embryonic Development

1 year ago

For decades, scientists have been unraveling the intricate mechanisms that govern gene expression. While DNA methylation has long been recognized…

Caloric Restriction May Unlock Epigenetic Secrets to Longevity

1 year ago

“To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals.” - Benjamin Franklin. For millennia, fasting has been lauded as a path to…

Cannabis Use Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Epigenome

1 year ago

With the rising prevalence and legalization of cannabis worldwide, understanding its biological impact—especially on mental health—has become increasingly urgent. Research…

Linking the Brain & Heart: How Epigenetics Connects Stroke to Cardiovascular Disease

1 year ago

Strokes have long been associated with acute brain injury, but their effects extend far beyond the initial event, influencing long-term…

Chronic Hepatitis C Leaves Lasting Epigenetic Scars

2 years ago

Hepatitis C is a silent yet formidable liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Unlike its acute form,…

Synergistic Epigenetic Medications Show Promise in Colorectal Cancer and Beyond

2 years ago

Colorectal cancer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, presenting a multifaceted challenge influenced…

Epigenetic Insights for Targeting Alzheimer’s Disease

2 years ago

The recent FDA approval of Donanemab has sparked celebration within the Alzheimer's research community, offering significant hope by slowing cognitive…