A New Epigenetic Barrier to Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

8 years ago

By adding the right concoction of ingredients, scientists can reprogram your everyday somatic cell into an induced pluripotent stem cell (IPSC) - that is, a cultured cell that has the ability to differentiate…

Could We Use Epigenetics and Diet to Fix Binge Eating?

8 years ago

Our eating habits can definitely be changed for the worse because of stress, but the reason for an uncontrollable bout…

Recent Epigenetic Discovery Could Help Revitalize Immune Response to Cancer and Viruses

8 years ago

A recent discovery out of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital finds an epigenetic cause to why T-cells fall ineffective in…

The Epigenetics Behind Unique Human Faces

8 years ago

Here’s a strange question many people probably have not given much thought to: why are our faces shaped the way…

Excess Stress Changes Marks on DNA and Could Epigenetically Harm Mental Health

8 years ago

An excess amount of the stress hormone, cortisol, in the body could impact epigenetic processes and boost one’s risk of…

Brown Rice Could Curb Cravings for High Fat Foods by Epigenetically Affecting the Brain

8 years ago

High fat foods tend to be the most palatable and preferred choice of food in both humans and animals…and the…

Epigenetic Profile at Birth Could Predict Behavior Problems Later in Life

8 years ago

Marks on a baby’s DNA might be able to predict whether he or she may develop conduct problems later in…

Can Tai Chi Boost Your Health Through Epigenetics?

8 years ago

Cloud hands, single whip, white crane spreads wings – you’ve probably never heard of these terms unless you practice tai…

Drinking Tea Can Turn Genes On or Off in Women

8 years ago

Green, black, white, oolong, and rooibos – these are all types of tea many of us have enjoyed for their…

B Vitamins Protect Against Harmful Epigenetic Effects of Air Pollution

8 years ago

Air pollution has a negative impact on our health and can also adjust important chemical tags on our DNA. Aside…