…implicated aberrant methylation in the etiology of common human disorders such as diabetes, cancer, schizophrenia, and many more. In previous articles, we’ve discussed how DNA methylation analysis was used to…
…chimpanzee tissues. The most important finding is that an analysis of 6,000 cancer samples from 32 datasets showed that all of the 20 cancer types exhibit significant age acceleration and…
…has been causing much debate in recent years with claims linking its use to cancer and other conditions. Now, scientists are finding that exposure to this weed killer could also…
…For instance, in prostate cancer, two of the most widely used cell line models are DU-145 and PC-3 because they were established long ago and are well-studied. But recent analyses…
…to specific spots on the genome of a smoker, which may give rise to diseases such as a cancer, cardiovascular and lung disorders, and osteoporosis. A group of international researchers…
Fifty years ago, a child diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common type of pediatric cancer, had little to no chance of survival. Today, those odds have increased…
…endometriosis, diabetes, prostate cancer, neurodegenerative disease and breast cancer. In a new mouse study published in The FASEB Journal, researchers at Yale University have shown that even low levels of…
…Obesity is so dangerous because associated with many diseases such as hypertension, type-2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. How does extra weight cause so many different problems? Many studies point…
…involved in the DNA damage response, this group screened for modifications localized to DNA damage sites in several cancer cell lines, including U2OS osteosarcoma, A375 melanoma, and HeLa cervical cancer…
…and it’s thought that this “superfood” can epigenetically reduce DNA damage, thereby protecting humans against aging and cancer. Kim, M. et al. (2017). Comparison of Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) and Vitamin…
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