Binge Drinking Can Lead to Harmful Epigenetic Changes
…at a single gene controlled the way mice reacted to stress and drug addiction. Histone modifications occur naturally but, in the present study, Shukla and his research team discovered that…
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Alcohol Byproducts Can Epigenetically Trigger Cravings
…of alcohol addiction to try to stop them from relapsing. The research team also looked at acetate’s effects in pregnant mice, where it was found to enter the developing fetus…
Epigenetics: Fundamentals
…health. Explore these topics in epigenetics: DISEASES & DISORDERS TECHNICAL AGING DRUGS & ADDICTION PARENTING ENVIRONMENT DIET EXERCISE Clinical Applications – Epigenetic Diseases An accumulation of…
Epigenetics, Nutrition, and Our Health: How What We Eat Could Affect Tags on Our DNA
Many of us are familiar with the foods that damage our bodies – they slow our metabolism, might add a few pounds, and stiffen our arteries. But what if certain…
“I Am No Longer Haunted By That Awful Memory” – New Epigenetic Drug Treatment May Erase Painful Memories
…called memory reconsolidation. This technique has been shown to be effective in humans and rodents and has successfully been used to treat drug addiction. However, it is not known if…
A Super Brief and Basic Explanation of Epigenetics for Total Beginners
…Fundamentals of Epigenetics Next Step… Explore popular categories on What Is Epigenetics: DIET EXERCISE AGING DRUGS & ADDICTION PARENTING ENVIRONMENT *Editor’s Note: Be wary of self-help claims that exploit epigenetics…
Epigenetic Study Finds Overactive Hormone May Drive Hypersexual Disorder
…in the journal of Epigenetics. HSD, which has also been referred to as sex addiction, is a compulsive sexual behavior disorder. Listed by the World Health Organization as an ICD-11…
Down a Path of Epigenetic Destruction: Smoking Cigarettes Adjusts Critical Marks on DNA
…addiction. These pharmaceuticals are currently being tested in clinical trials for various cancers and pose an interesting new possibility. As more and more epigenetic studies are conducted, we can see…
Epigenetics and Diet May Determine Who Becomes Queen Bee
…memory loss and addiction. Honeybees are unique in the fact that while having the same DNA sequence, they produce three different organisms: workers, drones and queens. According to past studies,…
A Fatty Diet May Affect Behavior Across Generations Through Epigenetic Mechanisms
…correlated with an increase in expression of delta FosB, a gene associated with addiction, in the F3 generation. However, it was unclear if such expression was specific to male or…
