DNA Deaminase-Based Hydroxymethyl–Seq: Nondestructive and Base-Resolution

6 years ago

The most common epigenetic mark throughout the genome is 5-methylcytosine (5mC). Additionally, 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) is also known to play a…

Epigenome Map of Cell May Help Show Cancer Evolution & Drug Resistance

6 years ago

Due to its widespread impact across various developed countries and cultures, cancer has been the focus of an ever-increasing number…

Will Losing Sleep Cause a Change in Your Genes?

6 years ago

Sleep deprivation is quite common among students and working adults. Unfortunately, it causes changes in mood, attention, metabolism, immune system,…

Epigenetic Age Linked to Allergic Conditions in Children

6 years ago

The number of children diagnosed with asthma and allergies has risen tremendously in the last few decades, partly because of…

Epigenetics May Help Explain Degrading Eyesight

6 years ago

As we get older, our bodies begin to wear out and lose the ability to function as well as they…

What is Paleoepigenetics?

6 years ago

To unravel the complexities surrounding the genome, advanced technologies in genomics and epigenetics are typically necessary. Most of these tests…

Neurotransmitter Serotonin is Welcomed as a Potentially New Epigenetic Mark

6 years ago

The neurotransmitter serotonin (also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)) has an absolute vast array of functions across the human body. Most…

Epigenetics Involved in Improving COPD Treatment

6 years ago

Breathing can be difficult for millions of people around the world who have COPD. While there are available treatments that…

Teen Drinking Could Epigenetically Hinder Brain Development

6 years ago

Alcohol is likely the most used and abused substance in the world. It’s fine to have a few cocktails or…

Seed Dormancy Stems from the Mother Plant Via Epigenetics

7 years ago

The seed stage is an integral part of a plant’s life cycle and necessary for species' survival. As the dispersal…