Bailey Kirkpatrick

Epigenetic Signature Found in Blood Predicts Chances of Getting Breast Cancer

If a woman could get a blood test telling her whether or not she’s likely to develop breast cancer, preventative…

11 years ago

Quick Tips for Validating Antibodies for Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP)

Researchers rely on high quality antibodies to perform successful chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) experiments. When investigating the protein-DNA interaction of interest,…

11 years ago

Dad’s Drinking Could Epigenetically Affect Son’s Sensitivity and Preference for Alcohol

According to a new study from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, a father’s excessive drinking behavior could set up…

11 years ago

Epigenetic Change Tied to Hardening of the Arteries

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

11 years ago

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

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

11 years ago

Scientists Solve 30 Year Old Breast Cancer Riddle

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

11 years ago

Computer Algorithm Uses Epigenetics to Identify “Aging Genes”

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

11 years ago

Epigenetics Holds the Answer to Chemoresistance in Ovarian Cancer Patients

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

11 years ago

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

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

11 years ago

Genotype and Womb Environment Epigenetically Influence Babies’ Development

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

11 years ago