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…
What if instead of invasive cancer tests, scientists could run a blood sample through a computer program and not only…
Aging and mortality has been a fascinating topic of interest recently, particularly in the field of epigenetics. What are the…
A chemical in an essential oil extracted from tree bark might actually reduce cancer growth. Researchers are finding that hinokitiol,…
Not only is air pollution a major environmental concern, but it poses major health issues. New research suggests that inhaling…