James Cain

James Cain has recently graduated from the University of Leeds with a Masters in Biology; his project focused on the epigenetic mark H3K4me3 and its role in regulating genes in the wonderful worm, C. elegans. He has been interested in epigenetic regulation ever since he was first taught its concepts during his undergraduate and is excited to see where the field goes in the future.

Neurotransmitter Serotonin is Welcomed as a Potentially New Epigenetic Mark

The neurotransmitter serotonin (also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)) has an absolute vast array of functions across the human body. Most…

5 years ago

A Fatty Diet May Affect Behavior Across Generations Through Epigenetic Mechanisms

Having a high-fat diet (HFD) is not only linked to obesity but also to an increased risk of developing heart…

5 years ago

Toxins May Affect Epigenetics Through Multiple Generations

Organic foods are rather popular in shopping baskets nowadays. After all, avoiding those pesky pesticides that are used on a…

6 years ago