Epigenetic reprogramming occurs to the developing mammalian zygote immediately after fertilization and is crucial for proper development. This reprogramming is…
Imagine if increasing a certain type of epigenetic enzyme could ease anxiety or cure post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by simply…
Planaria, or flatworms, are often used as a model organism to investigate the fascinating process of how tissues and organs…
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses found all over the world. It spreads via…
If you’ve ever had a cold sore - you know those pesky, unsightly blisters that pop up on your lip…
The chemotherapy drug cisplatin has been successful in combating aggressive cancers, including neck and head, lung, and ovarian cancers, for…
In a new study, researchers have found that epigenetic effects can result from taking a popular antidepressant drug, which may…
Connections between epigenetics and schizophrenia have been previously speculated, although no one knows for certain exactly how epigenetic tags may…
New research has found that a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor drug used to treat cancer could also help sharpen memory…
When the flu hits, it typically hits hard and fast. At first, you might only notice a slight cough and…