Muscles ‘Remember’ Previous Exercise in the Form of Epigenetic Tags on DNA

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Our muscles may actually possess a molecular memory in the form of epigenetic marks on our DNA. According to a…

Erasure of Tet-Oxidized 5-Methylcytosine by SRAP1

8 years ago

DNA methylation is an essential epigenetic mechanism that plays a critical role in the regulation of gene expression during embryonic…

Natural Compounds in Grapes Could Lead Us to An Epigenetic Treatment for Depression

8 years ago

Recent research suggests that our diet and lifestyle can change the expression of our genes. This occurs by adjusting epigenetic…

5 Ways You Might Epigenetically Boost Your Child’s Health Before Birth

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When the Twin Towers came down in 2001, it was one of the most shocking moments in human history. This…

CRISPR/Cas9-Based Engineering of the Epigenome

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It is a challenge to determine a cause and effect relationship between a distinct epigenetic mark and the ultimate behavior…

Epigenetic Explanations For Why Cutting Sugar May Make You Feel Smarter

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The beginning of a new year is often a time for setting an intention to build new habits. A foundational…

Ovarian Cancer Treatment May Be Found In Epigenetic Therapy

8 years ago

Ovarian cancer is not the most common of cancers, but it is the leading cause of gynecological cancer related death…

Epigenetic Marks on Histones Keep Egg Cells Fresh

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Egg cells, or oocytes, are made inside a female’s body before she is even born and they must be kept…

Temporal Control of Mammalian Cortical Neurogenesis by m6A Methylation

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Neurogenesis is a highly coordinated process with sequential waves of tightly controlled changes in gene expression. N6-Methyladenosine (m6A), is believed…

Bipolar Disorder Linked to Accelerated Epigenetic Aging

8 years ago

Bipolar disorder affects nearly 6 million Americans and is characterized by drastic shifts in mood, activity levels, and energy, which…