Bailey Kirkpatrick

Researchers Reveal Why Some Cancers Override HDAC Inhibitor Drugs

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

10 years ago

Epigenetics: Avoiding the Pull of Pseudoscientific Nonsense

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

10 years ago

Targeting Epigenetics and Metabolism to Prevent Cancer Growth

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

10 years ago

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

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

10 years ago

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

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

10 years ago

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

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

10 years ago

Short-Term Sleep Loss Alters DNA Methylation of Clock Genes

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

10 years ago

Histone Modifications and Epigenetic Regulation Could Hold the Key to Reversing Aging

Epigenetics has numerous connections to the process of aging, research hinting at the association between longevity and factors such as…

10 years ago

Mitochondrial DNA Methylation Gives Clues to Insulin Response in Pre-Diabetics

What if those who are resistant to insulin but don’t have diabetes could help prevent themselves and others from developing…

10 years ago

Epigenetics in the Eye of the Beholder: DNA Hydroxymethylation Affects Retinal Development

Something we may take for granted is how effortless it is for us to see, to experience the world around…

10 years ago