Diseases & Disorders

Could Broccoli Epigenetically Reduce Your Cancer Risk?

We’ve often heard that certain foods might have the power to reduce our risk of disease. There’s Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG),…

10 years ago

Affectionate Moms with Depression May Epigenetically Buffer Their Child from Stress

Different environmental factors experienced by a child can undoubtedly impact their life in the long run. Whether they were born…

10 years ago

Could Stressed Fathers Epigenetically Give their Children High Blood Sugar?

What if stress experienced by fathers could actually be passed down epigenetically to their children, who then experience its effects…

10 years ago

Epigenetic Reprogramming Gone Awry in Embryo May Lead to Abnormal Adult Behavior

Epigenetic reprogramming occurs to the developing mammalian zygote immediately after fertilization and is crucial for proper development. This reprogramming is…

10 years ago

DNA Methyltransferase (DNMT) Could Help Boost Memory and Reduce Anxiety

Imagine if increasing a certain type of epigenetic enzyme could ease anxiety or cure post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by simply…

10 years ago

ChIP Reveals Unexpected Insight into Flatworm Tissue Regeneration and Histone Modifications

Planaria, or flatworms, are often used as a model organism to investigate the fascinating process of how tissues and organs…

10 years ago

DNA Hydroxymethylation Regulates Gene Expression of Cancer-Causing Epstein-Barr Virus

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses found all over the world. It spreads via…

10 years ago

Histone Modifications Reveal Surprising Clues to Herpes Simplex Virus Reactivation

If you’ve ever had a cold sore - you know those pesky, unsightly blisters that pop up on your lip…

10 years ago

HDAC Inhibitors Reduce Kidney Damage Caused by Cancer Therapy

The chemotherapy drug cisplatin has been successful in combating aggressive cancers, including neck and head, lung, and ovarian cancers, for…

10 years ago

New Link Found Between DNA Methyltransferase and Antidepressants

In a new study, researchers have found that epigenetic effects can result from taking a popular antidepressant drug, which may…

10 years ago