Moms Exposed to Lead May Impact DNA Methylation of Her Children and Grandchildren

10 years ago

Evidence supporting multigenerational epigenetic inheritance continues to mount as a group of researchers discover that mothers who have a significant…

The Epigenetics Behind the Flu

10 years ago

When the flu hits, it typically hits hard and fast. At first, you might only notice a slight cough and…

Researchers Reveal Why Some Cancers Override HDAC Inhibitor Drugs

10 years ago

UK scientists from The University of Birmingham have discovered how certain cancer cells can adapt and render cancer drugs ineffective.…

Epigenetics: Avoiding the Pull of Pseudoscientific Nonsense

10 years ago

Serious concerns have been raised recently regarding the widespread misuse of the hot new term “epigenetics,” particularly by self-proclaimed gurus…

Targeting Epigenetics and Metabolism to Prevent Cancer Growth

10 years ago

New research has helped to clear up the function of a well-known tumor suppressor gene, RB, which prevents aberrant cell…

Epigenetic Study of Histone Modifications and DNA Damage Could Lead to New Cancer Treatments

10 years ago

DNA damage occurs frequently to cells as a result of normal cellular processes, but one of the worst genetic malfunctions…

A Review of the Epigenetics Course: Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

10 years ago

Perhaps it’s just the American in me, but why does everything seem more appealing when told in an Australian accent?…

Histone Deacetylation Turns Cancer-Protecting Cells into Cancer-Killing Cells

10 years ago

A significant advancement in cancer research was presented in a recent study conducted by scientists from Cornell University, University of…

DNA Methylation and ‘Bad Karma’ To Blame for Oil Palm Trees’ Useless Fruit

10 years ago

“Bad karma” and epigenetics are to blame for the spoiling of tens of thousands of young oil palms grown at…

Short-Term Sleep Loss Alters DNA Methylation of Clock Genes

10 years ago

Sleep is crucial to our well-being and helps in the process of learning and memory formation. Without proper sleep we…