anti-cancer

Cancer Genes May Have Been Epigenetically Silenced Over Time

The factors contributing to the development of cancer in an individual are often complex and varied. Sometimes they are more…

5 years ago

How Shutting Down DNA Methylation Affects the “Dark Matter” in Our Genome

Along the vast stretches of molecules that make up our DNA, only a small portion (about 3%) consists of genes,…

5 years ago

Epigenome Map of Cell May Help Show Cancer Evolution & Drug Resistance

Due to its widespread impact across various developed countries and cultures, cancer has been the focus of an ever-increasing number…

5 years ago

Epigenetic Drugs That Fight Cancer Also Show Promise as Antivirals

Epigenetic drugs designed to fight cancer might actually be used against many viruses as well. A recent study published in…

7 years ago

‘Magical’ Mushroom Could Fight off Cancer with Epigenetics

A certain type of mushroom might epigenetically prevent tumor growth, according to a study published in the Journal of Cancer…

7 years ago

Casticin Found Naturally in Fruits May Epigenetically Fight Off Stomach Cancer

Casticin, a type of flavonoid, could adjust chemical tags on DNA to stave off gastric cancer, a recent study suggests.…

7 years ago

Histone Deacetylation Turns Cancer-Protecting Cells into Cancer-Killing Cells

A significant advancement in cancer research was presented in a recent study conducted by scientists from Cornell University, University of…

9 years ago