Natalie Crowley

Seed Dormancy Stems from the Mother Plant Via Epigenetics

The seed stage is an integral part of a plant’s life cycle and necessary for species' survival. As the dispersal…

7 years ago

Epigenetics Explains Increased Drug Resistance in Malaria Parasite

Malaria is a serious, sometimes fatal disease that is caused by a single-cell parasite and transferred to humans by the…

7 years ago

Mouse Study Verifies Gene’s Role in Autism Via Epigenetics

More families are living with autism today than ever before. It’s a common diagnosis with a prevalence of 1 in…

7 years ago

Epigenetic Test Beats Pap & HPV for Detecting Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer used to be the number one cause of death in women about a hundred years ago. But thanks…

7 years ago

Scientists Develop a New RNA Sequencing Approach to Advance Our Understanding of the Human Microbiome

The human body is made up of about 100 trillion cells, but not all these cells are ‘real’ human cells.…

7 years ago

Selective Survival In The Womb Based On Random Epigenetic Variation May Explain Adult Health Problems

It’s been said before that health begins in the womb. That’s because the conditions we encounter in utero impact not…

8 years ago

Curcumin May Alleviate Liver Damage Caused by Drug-induced Epigenetic Changes

For centuries, people all around the globe have known about the health benefits of herbs and spices. One spice, in…

8 years ago

Natural Compound in Garlic Uses Epigenetics to Fight Ovarian Cancer

Garlic has been used in food and as medicine since ancient times. Considered a superfood for its role as a…

8 years ago

Fluoride’s Epigenetic Effect on Bone Development

When it comes to dental health, fluoride is considered a champion against tooth decay. It’s in just about every brand…

8 years ago

Red Wine Components May Epigenetically Help Prevent Breast Cancer Growth

Pink may be the color for breast cancer awareness month, but when it comes to reducing your risk for the…

8 years ago