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Harnessing Epigenetics to Prevent the Immune System from Attacking Itself

As the weather gets cooler and winter begins to set in, we’re reminded that the immune system is our first…

6 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…

7 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…

7 years ago

Cut Out the Hype: Gene Editing With CRISPR and the Truth about Superhuman ‘Designer Babies’

Stories about a mysterious tool that can cut out and replace genes have crept out from behind the lab walls…

7 years ago

3 Pioneering Epigenetic Labs: Exploring the People and Discoveries that Transcend the Lab Walls

It’s undeniable – the emerging field of epigenetics has ignited the interests of scientists worldwide, fueling discoveries that often raise…

8 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…

8 years ago

Epigenetics: Avoiding the Pull of Pseudoscientific Nonsense

Serious concerns have been raised recently regarding the widespread misuse of the hot new term “epigenetics,” particularly by self-proclaimed gurus…

9 years ago

The Epigenetics of Father’s Day: 3 Little Known Reasons to Thank Your Dad

Along with Father’s Day comes the typical thank-yous, the gratitude that never quite seems to be enough for the love…

9 years ago

3 Epigenetic Reasons to Meditate Your Stress Away

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, people are living with stress at levels higher than…

9 years ago

DNA Methylation Solves Crimes

In an episode of the popular procedural drama Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, entitled ‘Perverted’, the show’s protagonist, Detective…

9 years ago