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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…
Marks on a baby’s DNA might be able to predict whether he or she may develop conduct problems later in…
Casticin, a type of flavonoid, could adjust chemical tags on DNA to stave off gastric cancer, a recent study suggests.…
We often think that taking supplements is a good thing – but what if we consume too much? And could…