Diseases & Disorders

Teen Drinking Is Very Bad…For Brain Development

Adolescent alcohol exposure is a well-known, major public health problem affecting a large number of youths during a particularly critical…

6 years ago

Epigenetic Switches May Leave DNA Vulnerable

The field of epigenetic research has been making huge strides in identifying the mechanisms involved in controlling how genes are…

6 years ago

Epigenetic Marks Found In Blood Test Could Help Save Diabetics

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic illness in which a person’s body cannot produce enough insulin to process blood sugar…

6 years ago

New Method to Understand Two levels of Epigenetic Changes in Tissues

More and more people are learning about how an individual's genetic sequence determines their body's development and how that also…

6 years ago

Epigenetic Study Finds Overactive Hormone May Drive Hypersexual Disorder

Sex is a natural and normal part of life. When practiced safely with a consenting partner, it’s not only pleasurable…

6 years ago

Binge Drinking May Be More Epigenetically Harmful To Women

One of the great pastimes of the human species is getting together to have a couple of beers after work,…

6 years ago

Aspirin May Epigenetically Help Prevent Breast Cancer in Some, Enable it in Others

Widely lauded for its anti-inflammatory effects, aspirin is often resorted to in regular doses for disease prevention. For example, previous…

6 years ago

The Epigenetics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) comprises of a range of neurodevelopmental disorders characterised by social/communication deficits as well as repetitive/restrictive interests…

6 years ago

Epigenetic Imbalance Could Lead To Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia

The importance of mental health is a prominent and ongoing issue in the United States. According to the National Alliance…

6 years ago

Cancer Genes May Have Been Epigenetically Silenced Over Time

The factors contributing to the development of cancer in an individual are often complex and varied. Sometimes they are more…

6 years ago