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…

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

3 days 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

1 week 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 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months ago

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

Fathers’ Teenage Weight May Leave an Epigenetic Mark on Future Children

2 months ago

A father’s health before conception may play a larger role in a child’s future biology than once thought. While much…

Why Skin Aging Can Progress Faster Than Expected

2 months ago

Two people can be the same chronological age, yet their skin may appear to age at very different rates. One…

DNA Methylation Dynamics in Aging Skin

2 months ago

Your skin is often the first place where aging becomes visible. Fine lines, dryness, uneven tone, and slower healing can…