Scarred For Life: The Epigenetics of Fear

8 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

12 years ago

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

SEHI-Targeted Elasticity: An Epigenetic Approach to Supporting Skin’s Natural Bounce

4 weeks ago

Loss of elasticity is one of the most recognizable signs of skin aging. As skin becomes less firm and slower…

How Epigenetics May Explain Why People Respond Differently to Infection

1 month ago

Why can two people encounter the same infection but experience very different symptoms? Age, health, previous infections, vaccination history, and…

New CRISPR Technique Switches Genes On Without Cutting DNA

1 month ago

CRISPR is best known for cutting and changing DNA. Now, researchers are using the technology in a different way: controlling…

Epigenetic Acceleration in Skin Aging: Why Some Skin Ages Faster Than Time 

2 months ago

Skin aging is often described as a normal part of getting older. With time, the skin naturally becomes thinner, cellular…

The Epigenetic Clues Behind Biological Skin Age: Why Skin Can Look Older Than Its Years

2 months ago

Age is usually counted in birthdays, but biology does not always follow the calendar. Two people can be the same…

How Longevity May Be Inherited Across Generations

2 months ago

For years, scientists have studied why some organisms live longer than others. While genes play an important role in aging,…

Skin Epigenetic Hydroxylation: A New Epigenetic View of Skin Aging

2 months ago

Skin aging is commonly divided into two categories: intrinsic aging, which reflects the natural decline of cellular function over time,…

DNA Methylation Changes in the Aging Gut May Help Drive Cancer Risk

3 months ago

The human gut is one of the body’s fastest-renewing tissues. Every few days, new cells are produced from intestinal stem…

Researchers Find Violence Can Leave an Epigenetic Mark on Future Generations

3 months ago

Trauma can leave lasting effects on the body and mind. But could the biological impact of violence reach beyond the…

How Aging Makes Skin More Sensitive Through Epigenetic Changes

3 months ago

As skin ages, it may become more sensitive to its environment. A small amount of sun exposure can cause redness…