Diseases & Disorders

Articles that explore the connection between epigenetics and diseases and disorders, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, and more.

How Epigenetics May Explain Why People Respond Differently to Infection

Why can two people encounter the same infection but experience very different symptoms? Age, health, previous infections, vaccination history, and…

1 month ago

New CRISPR Technique Switches Genes On Without Cutting DNA

CRISPR is best known for cutting and changing DNA. Now, researchers are using the technology in a different way: controlling…

1 month ago

DNA Methylation Changes in the Aging Gut May Help Drive Cancer Risk

The human gut is one of the body’s fastest-renewing tissues. Every few days, new cells are produced from intestinal stem…

3 months ago

Linking the Brain & Heart: How Epigenetics Connects Stroke to Cardiovascular Disease

Strokes have long been associated with acute brain injury, but their effects extend far beyond the initial event, influencing long-term…

2 years ago

Chronic Hepatitis C Leaves Lasting Epigenetic Scars

Hepatitis C is a silent yet formidable liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Unlike its acute form,…

2 years ago

Synergistic Epigenetic Medications Show Promise in Colorectal Cancer and Beyond

Colorectal cancer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, presenting a multifaceted challenge influenced…

2 years ago

Epigenetic Changes in Immune Cells Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that impacts millions globally. While the exact cause of the disease is still…

2 years ago

DNA Methylation’s Role in Preventing Cleft Lip and Palate

Cleft lip and palate stand out as the most prevalent craniofacial birth anomalies worldwide, affecting approximately 1 in 700 newborns.…

2 years ago

Type 2 Diabetes Linked with Epigenetic Changes

Diabetes is a widespread health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. The disease is complex and can develop due…

3 years ago

Epigenetic Study Unveils Vital Role of Housekeeping Genetic Elements and Potential for Cancer Therapy

Advancements in technology have opened doors for scientists to delve deep into the complex world of genetic control elements, unveiling…

3 years ago