Diseases & Disorders

Twin Study Reveals Epigenetic Factors for Type 2 Diabetes

Epigenetic scientists have been keen on studying twins, particularly identical twins, as they are the perfect subjects to gain insight…

2 years ago

A Role for m6A Methylation in the Immune Response of Natural Killer Cells Toward Cancer

The body’s first line of defense against infection is the innate immune system. Although it is non-specific and less effective…

2 years ago

Epigenetic Study Links Smoke Exposure in Early Life to Advanced Aging

Not everyone ages gracefully. That’s true for people who don’t take care of themselves as adults, but it’s also true…

3 years ago

Mapping the Epigenome for Pain Relief

There are a lot of medications and techniques available for relieving pain today, but getting the right ones that work…

3 years ago

How Inflammation Epigenetically Primes Epithelial Cells to Promote Pancreatic Cancer 

Pancreatic cancer may not be as common as some cancers, but it has a bad reputation for being highly fatal,…

3 years ago

Exercise Training Epigenetically Benefits Overall Health

There’s no question that exercise is good for you, not only for developing a great physique but for overall health.…

3 years ago

Predicting Schizophrenia Risk Based on Epigenetics

Schizophrenia is a complex and severe mental illness that affects approximately 1% of the global population. Often misdiagnosed for symptoms…

3 years ago

Epigenetic Alteration Linked To Lung Cancer Relapse

Chemotherapy has been the mainstay for lung cancer treatment for decades. Unfortunately, even after an initial positive response to it,…

3 years ago

Different Food Groups Can Impact Blood Pressure Through Epigenetics

The risk of a person living in an industrialized country developing high blood pressure during their life is over 90%…

3 years ago

Epigenetic Factors Determine the Characteristics of B-Cells

Most people know antibodies as the “warriors” of our immune system, helping us fight off invading pathogens. But not all…

3 years ago