Epigenetic Change Tied to Hardening of the Arteries

11 years ago

New research suggests that when patterns of blood flow are disturbed, epigenetic changes occur to the genes in the cells…

Do We Already Have A Drug That Could Epigenetically Erase Traumatic Memories?

11 years ago

Scientists at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine discovered that the drug fingolimod, which is used to treat multiple…

Scientists Solve 30 Year Old Breast Cancer Riddle

11 years ago

Scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center found that mice lacking one copy of a gene called CTCF have…

Computer Algorithm Uses Epigenetics to Identify “Aging Genes”

11 years ago

Restricting calorie consumption without malnutrition has been shown to prolong lifespan in various species, including yeast, worms, flies, monkeys, and…

Epigenetics Holds the Answer to Chemoresistance in Ovarian Cancer Patients

11 years ago

A study conducted at Georgia State University and the University of Georgia gives us novel insight into the chemoresistance of…

4 Things You’re Forgetting to Thank Mom For This Mother’s Day

11 years ago

We all know the deal by now: On Mother’s Day we should show appreciation for the years our moms spent…

Genotype and Womb Environment Epigenetically Influence Babies’ Development

11 years ago

A multitude of studies support that the quality of a child’s environment in the womb significantly influences health and development…

Bones of Ancient Relatives Give Us Epigenetic Clues About Ourselves

11 years ago

We already know a lot about early modern humans based on scientific evidence collected from our ancestors, gaining clues from…

A Father’s Stress Felt for Generations

11 years ago

New scientific research suggests that the negative effects of trauma can be inherited. Fathers may actually transfer the consequences of…

DNA Methylation Patterns May Be Associated With Birth Weight Outcomes

12 years ago

We are well aware that environmental factors such as smoking, drinking and diet can affect fetal development; however, we do…