HDAC Inhibitors Reduce Kidney Damage Caused by Cancer Therapy

11 years ago

The chemotherapy drug cisplatin has been successful in combating aggressive cancers, including neck and head, lung, and ovarian cancers, for…

Epigenetic Modifications Help Unlock the Molecular Mystery of Memory

11 years ago

Memory is perhaps one of the most fascinating processes, one that guides us through life and helps make us who…

New Link Found Between DNA Methyltransferase and Antidepressants

11 years ago

In a new study, researchers have found that epigenetic effects can result from taking a popular antidepressant drug, which may…

Epigenetic and Genetic Connections to Schizophrenia in the Developing Brain

11 years ago

Connections between epigenetics and schizophrenia have been previously speculated, although no one knows for certain exactly how epigenetic tags may…

HDAC Inhibitor Could Sharpen Memory and Treat Cancer

11 years ago

New research has found that a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor drug used to treat cancer could also help sharpen memory…

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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 years ago

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