What is Paleoepigenetics?

7 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

7 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

7 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

7 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…

The Epigenetics of Kidney Transplantation

7 years ago

As the world’s population ages, the demand for organs and ways to optimize the transplant process will only grow. While…

Epigenetics Explains Increased Drug Resistance in Malaria Parasite

7 years ago

Malaria is a serious, sometimes fatal disease that is caused by a single-cell parasite and transferred to humans by the…

Mouse Study Verifies Gene’s Role in Autism Via Epigenetics

7 years ago

More families are living with autism today than ever before. It’s a common diagnosis with a prevalence of 1 in…

High Fat Diet in Fruit Flies Links Epigenetics to Inherited Heart Disease

7 years ago

In the United States, obesity has become an epidemic that has been sweeping the nation for quite some time. Poor…

Intended Epigenetic Drug Has Opposite Effect for Lung Cancer

7 years ago

Cancer is a complex disease influenced by numerous factors including genetic make-up, lifestyle, and the environment. Over the years, the…