Bailey Kirkpatrick

Cut Out the Hype: Gene Editing With CRISPR and the Truth about Superhuman ‘Designer Babies’

Stories about a mysterious tool that can cut out and replace genes have crept out from behind the lab walls…

9 years ago

Air Pollution Could Alter Tags on DNA and Increase Risk for Neurodegenerative Disease

Not only is air pollution a major environmental concern, but it poses major health issues. New research suggests that inhaling…

9 years ago

What You Eat Adjusts Your Gut Microbiota and Epigenetic Marks

We’ve long known that what we eat affects the microbes in our bodies. Right now, hundreds of different species of…

9 years ago

Easing Pain with the Power of Epigenetics

Reducing pain effectively is a common goal of modern medicine, and new research suggests that epigenetics might lead us closer…

9 years ago

High Estrogen Levels Might Epigenetically Protect Women From a Traumatic Event

Whether a woman’s estrogen level is high or low could determine if she may be susceptible to developing post-traumatic stress…

9 years ago

High Fat, Low Carb Diet Might Epigenetically Open Up DNA and Improve Mental Ability

Could eating less carbohydrates and more fat relax DNA and boost mental function? Researchers found that a ketogenic diet –…

9 years ago

The Epigenetics of Honeybee Memory Offers a Glimpse Into Our Own Minds

The fascinating memory of a honeybee could give us hints about our own long-term memory formation, scientists suggest. According to…

9 years ago

Being Overweight Adds Distinct Epigenetic Marks to DNA

Extra weight that you may have put on during the holidays could not only appear around your belly, but also…

9 years ago

Dogs Exposed to BPA Give Us Epigenetic Clues About Our Own Wellbeing

Exposure to a widespread environmental chemical could cause changes to chemical tags on DNA, which can impact the expression of…

9 years ago

Epigenetically Reactivating a Compromised Immune System with a Specific Sugar

Could a certain type of sugar undo the failure of an individual’s immune system? New research suggests that immune cells…

9 years ago