As the weather gets cooler and winter begins to set in, we’re reminded that the immune system is our first…
Epigenetic drugs designed to fight cancer might actually be used against many viruses as well. A recent study published in…
You can now add “harmful changes to your DNA” to the long list of reasons to quit smoking cigarettes, along…
Heart disease has been singled out as the leading cause of death among people with diabetes. It’s estimated that 68…
Exposure to environmental pollution, such as diesel exhaust or concentrated urban air particles, during pregnancy could increase a child’s risk…
A certain type of mushroom might epigenetically prevent tumor growth, according to a study published in the Journal of Cancer…
A small freshwater parasite burrows into the bare skin of an unsuspecting swimmer and enters their bloodstream. Once inside the…
By adding the right concoction of ingredients, scientists can reprogram your everyday somatic cell into an induced pluripotent stem cell (IPSC) - that is, a cultured cell that has the ability to differentiate…
A recent discovery out of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital finds an epigenetic cause to why T-cells fall ineffective in…
An excess amount of the stress hormone, cortisol, in the body could impact epigenetic processes and boost one’s risk of…