Harnessing Epigenetics to Prevent the Immune System from Attacking Itself

9 years ago

As the weather gets cooler and winter begins to set in, we’re reminded that the immune system is our first…

The Epigenetic Health Benefits of Blueberries

9 years ago

Although blueberries are tiny, they’re more powerful than you might think. Touted for their high nutrient content – including fiber,…

Epigenetic Drugs That Fight Cancer Also Show Promise as Antivirals

9 years ago

Epigenetic drugs designed to fight cancer might actually be used against many viruses as well. A recent study published in…

A Glimmer of Hope in the Ugly Face of Addiction: Epigenetics May Help Prevent Relapse

9 years ago

Addiction has become an epidemic that is sweeping not only the nation, but the whole world. Returning substance abusers develop…

Could Drinking Alcohol Epigenetically Hamper Your Ability to Process Cholesterol?

9 years ago

Scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Johns Hopkins Medicine worked together to analyze human and mouse epigenomes…

Father’s Exposure to Phthalates Impact Epigenetic Marks on Sperm DNA

9 years ago

New epigenetic research conducted by scientists at the University of Massachusetts suggests that a father’s environment can affect the health…

Exploring the Possibility of Extending Lifespan Using Epigenetic Drift

9 years ago

Nearly a century ago, researchers discovered that cutting calorie intake was actually able to extend lifespan in various animal species.…

Down a Path of Epigenetic Destruction: Smoking Cigarettes Adjusts Critical Marks on DNA

9 years ago

You can now add “harmful changes to your DNA” to the long list of reasons to quit smoking cigarettes, along…

Epigenetic Research for Space Exploration

9 years ago

Sixty years ago this October, a tiny little beach ball-sized satellite named Sputnik would usher in the beginning of the…

Vitamin D Adjusts Epigenetic Marks That Could Hinder A Baby’s Health

9 years ago

Even though it’s common for expectant mothers to have low vitamin D levels, it’s essential to the health and proper…