New Study Shows Epigenetic Process Controls Cancer-Killing Cells
…immune system that turns genes on and off by modifying proteins called histones embedded in DNA, is required for natural killer cells to mature and function properly. To date, there…
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Epigenetics May Explain How Tuberculosis Develops Antibiotic Resistance
…capable of adapting to various drugs and diverse host immune responses. To better understand this phenomenon, scientists are looking beyond the genetic aspect of TB and exploring epigenetics for some…
Vitamin D Adjusts Epigenetic Marks That Could Hinder A Baby’s Health
…immune function, healthy cell division and bone health. Over 40% of people in the U.S. are deficient in this crucial vitamin. Individuals can boost their vitamin D levels by eating…
m6A Editing: Harnessing CRISPR-Cas for Programmable RNA Modification
…a few. Applying CRISPR-Cas to the epitranscriptome Since its role in prokaryotes as an adaptive immune system against invading DNA bacteriophages was elucidated [4], CRISPR-Cas soon made its way into…
Cut Out the Hype: Gene Editing With CRISPR and the Truth about Superhuman ‘Designer Babies’
…clues about their purpose, which pointed to a built-in adaptive immune system that bacteria used to combat invaders such as viruses. How the CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing system works. Image credit:…
Menopause and Insomnia Might Epigenetically Speed Up Aging
…PNAS, 113(33):9327-9332. Carroll, J., et al. (2016). Epigenetic aging and immune senescence in women with insomnia symptoms: Findings from the Women’s Health Initiative StudyEpigenetic Age and Insomnia. Biological Psychiatry. Reference:…
Down a Path of Epigenetic Destruction: Smoking Cigarettes Adjusts Critical Marks on DNA
…stroke, chronic lung disease, decreased immune function, infertility, and the fact that smoking harms nearly every organ in the body. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center recently contributed…
The Epigenetic Marks of Circulating Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA)
…monitoring transplant rejection, diabetes, autoimmune, and cardiovascular diseases [3]. Epigenetic marks and clinical utility for diagnosis and/or monitoring of multiple conditions or diseases Epigenetic alterations have also been detected in…
Poor Wealth May Epigenetically Mean Poor Health
…in the genome. Genes associated with increased DNA methylation were related to skeletal development, immune response and neurological development, demonstrating the cause for future health concerns. Dr. McDade was surprised…
Preventing Skin Aging: Epigenetics-Targeted Antioxidants in Skincare
…cm2 in human skin. The microbiome is an integral part of the skin barrier that can affect skin health by modulating host immune responses and the skin barrier functions. Common…
