Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects up to 17% of the world’s population. The WHO estimates it will be the second…
A new epigenetic study has identified 30 genes connected to allergies and asthma that make people more susceptible to these…
The nascent field of epigenetics has been helpful in elucidating upon other polygenic traits and diseases. Thus it only seems…
A majority of people know that improving your diet will lead to an improvement in your health. But not everyone…
Every cell in the human body contains every human gene. However, not all genes are expressed, or turned “on”, in…
Although kidney stones are common and often cause excruciating pain, there are few options for treatment and a surprising lack…
Stress affects everyone differently – some people perform well and can adapt under stress but for others it can be…
Researchers from Rush University Medical Center and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) conducted a study recently demonstrating how an epigenetic…
If a woman could get a blood test telling her whether or not she’s likely to develop breast cancer, preventative…
New research suggests that when patterns of blood flow are disturbed, epigenetic changes occur to the genes in the cells…