Epigenetic Mechanism May Limit CRISPR Effectiveness

7 years ago

CRISPR technology has been one of the hottest tools to emerge in genetics research. Developed based on the modes of…

Does A Slow Cellular Metabolism Speed Up Aging?

7 years ago

Aging is a universal human reality. Concern regarding aging—and a collective aversion to it—has even generated entire industry segments dedicated…

Lazy Versus Active Lifestyle Preferences May Have Epigenetic Roots

7 years ago

Some people are content with lying on the couch and watching TV, while others need to be active and exercise…

Alcohol Byproducts Can Epigenetically Trigger Cravings

7 years ago

As the holiday season brings about more parties, people are more likely to drink beyond healthy limits. In this social…

Epigenetic Pathway Found in Ants May Help Explain Human Social Life

7 years ago

Social and environmental cues continue to shape our identities well into adulthood, including how we interact with each other socially.…

Epigenetic Marks in Blood May Help Detect Early Alzheimer’s

7 years ago

Late onset Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of the disease, which affects over 35 million people around the…

Teen Drinking Is Very Bad…For Brain Development

7 years ago

Adolescent alcohol exposure is a well-known, major public health problem affecting a large number of youths during a particularly critical…

Epigenetic Switches May Leave DNA Vulnerable

7 years ago

The field of epigenetic research has been making huge strides in identifying the mechanisms involved in controlling how genes are…

Epigenetic Marks Found In Blood Test Could Help Save Diabetics

7 years ago

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic illness in which a person’s body cannot produce enough insulin to process blood sugar…

“Junk DNA” Might Actually Help to Breed Drought-Resistant Crops

7 years ago

From instruments through algorithms, new technology is empowering the scientific community to not only discover novel concepts but also to…