Diseases & Disorders

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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 years ago

Researchers Reveal Why Some Cancers Override HDAC Inhibitor Drugs

UK scientists from The University of Birmingham have discovered how certain cancer cells can adapt and render cancer drugs ineffective.…

11 years ago

Targeting Epigenetics and Metabolism to Prevent Cancer Growth

New research has helped to clear up the function of a well-known tumor suppressor gene, RB, which prevents aberrant cell…

11 years ago

Epigenetic Study of Histone Modifications and DNA Damage Could Lead to New Cancer Treatments

DNA damage occurs frequently to cells as a result of normal cellular processes, but one of the worst genetic malfunctions…

11 years ago

Histone Deacetylation Turns Cancer-Protecting Cells into Cancer-Killing Cells

A significant advancement in cancer research was presented in a recent study conducted by scientists from Cornell University, University of…

11 years ago