The Epigenetics of Chronic Kidney Disease

7 years ago

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 20 million people in the United States and an estimated 8 to 16 percent of…

Scientists Develop a New RNA Sequencing Approach to Advance Our Understanding of the Human Microbiome

7 years ago

The human body is made up of about 100 trillion cells, but not all these cells are ‘real’ human cells.…

A Fatty Diet May Affect Behavior Across Generations Through Epigenetic Mechanisms

7 years ago

Having a high-fat diet (HFD) is not only linked to obesity but also to an increased risk of developing heart…

Selective Survival In The Womb Based On Random Epigenetic Variation May Explain Adult Health Problems

7 years ago

It’s been said before that health begins in the womb. That’s because the conditions we encounter in utero impact not…

DNA Methylation Study Provides Insight for Treating Brain Cancer

7 years ago

Receiving the diagnosis of a brain cancer is undoubtedly disastrous news that nobody wants to hear for themselves or their…

Epigenetic Insights on Nutrition, Hormones and Eating Behavior

7 years ago

It is widely acknowledged that alterations of the intrauterine and early postnatal nutritional and hormonal environment can make individuals more…

Depression Could Severely Increase Epigenetic Aging

7 years ago

Depression can certainly take its toll on a variety of physical and mental processes, so it’s no surprise that major…

Curcumin May Alleviate Liver Damage Caused by Drug-induced Epigenetic Changes

7 years ago

For centuries, people all around the globe have known about the health benefits of herbs and spices. One spice, in…

Natural Compound in Garlic Uses Epigenetics to Fight Ovarian Cancer

7 years ago

Garlic has been used in food and as medicine since ancient times. Considered a superfood for its role as a…

Fluoride’s Epigenetic Effect on Bone Development

7 years ago

When it comes to dental health, fluoride is considered a champion against tooth decay. It’s in just about every brand…