Diseases & Disorders

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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 years ago

Epigenetic and Genetic Connections to Schizophrenia in the Developing Brain

Connections between epigenetics and schizophrenia have been previously speculated, although no one knows for certain exactly how epigenetic tags may…

8 years ago

HDAC Inhibitor Could Sharpen Memory and Treat Cancer

New research has found that a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor drug used to treat cancer could also help sharpen memory…

8 years ago

The Epigenetics Behind the Flu

When the flu hits, it typically hits hard and fast. At first, you might only notice a slight cough and…

8 years ago