Introducing O-GlcNAc – The Latest Addition to the Orchestra of Epigenetic Modifications

12 years ago

Post-translational modifications are well known for their influence on protein stability, enzymatic functions, as well as protein:protein interactions. At the…

The Epigenetics of Schizophrenia

12 years ago

The nascent field of epigenetics has been helpful in elucidating upon other polygenic traits and diseases. Thus it only seems…

Epigenetic Regulation of a Single Gene Controls Drug and Stress Responses

12 years ago

Researchers have found that the regulation of a specific gene located in an area of the brain linked to depression…

The Epigenetic Benefits of Your Thanksgiving Feast

12 years ago

Thanksgiving is a time for people to come together to share what they are thankful for, enjoy each other’s company…

Prenatal Maternal Stress Triggers Distinct DNA Methylation Signatures in Ice Storm Babies

12 years ago

The Quebec Ice Storm of 1998 was a devastating time that plunged more than 3 million Quebecers into frigid darkness…

The Consequences of a Poor Diet Could Epigenetically Persist Despite Improving Eating Habits

12 years ago

A majority of people know that improving your diet will lead to an improvement in your health. But not everyone…

Researchers Discover ‘Goldilocks Effect’ of Protein Bre1 Influences Epigenetic Regulation

12 years ago

Every cell in the human body contains every human gene. However, not all genes are expressed, or turned “on”, in…

Advancements in DNA Methylation Analysis Technologies

12 years ago

Recent developments in DNA methylation analysis technologies have made it crucial for researchers to understand which tool is optimal for…

Paternal Care of Stickleback Fish Hints at Epigenetic Influence on Offspring Behaviors

12 years ago

We have previously seen how a mother’s environment or her behaviors might epigenetically affect her offspring. Now we have results…

Inheritance and Transmission of Epigenetic Memory Across Generations

12 years ago

New research has been suggesting that parents can transmit changes to their gene expression to their children. The heritable changes…