Natalie Crowley

Epigenetic Bee Study Explains Why Cocaine is So Addictive

Bees, like humans, have been known to act…well, buzzed when given cocaine. And just like us, they can also become…

8 years ago

Skipping Sleep Lowers the Body’s Protective Antioxidant Levels and Induces Epigenetic Changes

Sleep is something that nearly all species need to survive. On a daily basis, humans need about 8 hours, dogs…

8 years ago

Epigenetic Research for Space Exploration

Sixty years ago this October, a tiny little beach ball-sized satellite named Sputnik would usher in the beginning of the…

8 years ago

Blocking a Specific Epigenetic Enzyme Could Prevent Diabetic-Related Heart Failure

Heart disease has been singled out as the leading cause of death among people with diabetes. It’s estimated that 68…

8 years ago

Using Epigenetics to Combat a Terrible Neglected Tropical Disease

A small freshwater parasite burrows into the bare skin of an unsuspecting swimmer and enters their bloodstream. Once inside the…

8 years ago

Brown Rice Could Curb Cravings for High Fat Foods by Epigenetically Affecting the Brain

High fat foods tend to be the most palatable and preferred choice of food in both humans and animals…and the…

8 years ago

Epigenetics to the Rescue on Climate Change

The impact of climate change may be one of the greatest threats facing all life on Earth today. Around the…

9 years ago

Demethylating Agent May Boost Chemotherapy Effectiveness for Specific Type of Childhood Leukemia

Fifty years ago, a child diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common type of pediatric cancer, had little…

9 years ago

Book Review: Super Genes

Change your genes, change your life. Seems like a radical idea, especially since we’ve been taught to believe that our…

10 years ago

The Epigenetics Behind the Flu

When the flu hits, it typically hits hard and fast. At first, you might only notice a slight cough and…

10 years ago