Diseases & Disorders

Pandemic-Related Lifestyle Changes Could Affect the Epigenetic Regulation of Your Skin

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire world, and many countries have been devastated by the fallout. As this virus…

5 years ago

Early Detection of DNA Methylation in Pancreas Could Help Identify Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is an extremely common chronic disease that affects the way the body uses insulin to regulate…

5 years ago

Histone Deacetylases Play a Role in Health & Renewal of Intestinal Barrier

The barrier of the small intestine consists of a thin layer of cells which blocks pathogens from entering the body…

5 years ago

Exposure to Parabens While Pregnant Could Lead to Obese Offspring

The paraben family of substances—including methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben—are preservatives frequently found in cosmetics. Approximately 90% of products found in…

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Parenteral Nutrition May Alter Epigenetic Marks in Infant Guinea Pigs

Parenteral nutrition (PN) is a means of administering intravenous nutrition to critically ill patients or individuals who cannot otherwise consume…

5 years ago

Bisphenol A Can Reprogram Liver’s Epigenome and Result in Disease in Rats

There has been growing literature that suggests how environmental chemical exposure can lead to birth defects but the majority of…

5 years ago

New Drug Targets Epigenetic Mark, May Help Treat Rare Cancer

In 2020, the FDA approved Epizyme’s drug tazemetostat (Brand name: Tazverik) to treat a rare type of solid tumor called…

5 years ago

Betaine Intake During Pregnancy May Epigenetically Effect Transcription

Betaine is a methyl-donor nutrient that can be obtained through the diet and is especially rich in spinach, beets, and…

5 years ago

Epigenetics Could Explain Why COVID-19 Affects People Differently

Disclaimer: One of the reference papers has not yet been peer-reviewed. The COVID-19 pandemic spread around the globe in a…

5 years ago

Premature Birth Can Leave Epigenetic Marks on Child’s DNA

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the annual figure for preterm births is 15 million babies, which is somewhere…

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