One Night Without Sleep Could Trigger Epigenetic Changes and Weight Gain

8 years ago

Even just one night of sleep loss could lead to epigenetic changes that tweak our metabolism and regulation of gene…

Epigenetic Mechanism May Reprogram Heart to Fail

8 years ago

Heart disease is one of the most prevalent ailments among Americans, and can often be deadly. According to the CDC,…

Epigenetic Changes Due to Aging May Lead to Cancer

8 years ago

Throughout our lives, all cells in our bodies experience a normal life cycle of growth, maturity, and death. During this…

Exposure to Cold Temperatures Can Change Our Gene Expression and Fat Cells

8 years ago

Long-term exposure to cold temperatures could actually affect our gene expression and influence our fat cells, a recent study suggests.…

Diet and Good Gut Bacteria Could Epigenetically Change Your Gene Expression

8 years ago

There are many different diets available in the nutritional world today that could dramatically adjust our gut bacteria, depending on…

Epigenetics of Breastfeeding: 4 Diseases and Disorders That Breast Milk Could Protect Against

8 years ago

Many people believe that breastfeeding is the best gift a mother can offer to her child. It has lots of…

Social Deficits of Autism Reversed By Epigenetic Drug

8 years ago

It is estimated that 1 in 59 children in the United States fall somewhere on the autism spectrum. Autism spectrum…

Epigenetic Mechanism Shows Promise in the Fight Against HIV Latency

8 years ago

HIV is a chronic viral infection that attacks the immune system, eventually incapacitating its ability to fight infection leaving the…

Epigenetic Marks From Parents Could Influence Embryo Development and Future Health

8 years ago

DNA is the blueprint from which most living organisms are built. It makes up the genes that carry the distinctive…

Viruses Could Epigenetically Modify a Person’s DNA

8 years ago

Viruses can cause many different health problems in humans including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, herpes, and even cancer.  They are an extremely…