Environment

Articles that explore the ways in which the environment influences gene expression and epigenetic marks, including information on pollution, toxins, and global warming.

Common Flame Retardant Alters the Epigenome of Aquatic Organisms

Flame retardants are ubiquitous chemicals added to numerous consumer products to prevent the spread of fire. While they are essential…

1 week ago

Unveiling the Epigenetic Impact of Formaldehyde: A Hazardous Environmental Pollutant

A global team of researchers has unveiled a groundbreaking revelation regarding formaldehyde, a pervasive environmental pollutant and a common metabolite…

5 months ago

Epigenetic Impact of Historical Trauma on Alaska Native Communities

The history of Indigenous peoples in North America has been marked by enduring challenges, including genocide, land loss, and cultural…

7 months ago

New Epigenetic Method Detects Differences in Animal Farming Practices

In today's world, there is an increased emphasis on eating healthy and being environmentally friendly. One of the key factors…

11 months ago

Epigenetic Memory Helps Plants Adapt to Climate Change

We generally don’t think of plants as being intelligent. But they can learn, communicate, remember, and even make decisions in…

1 year ago

Preventing Skin Aging: Epigenetics-Targeted Antioxidants in Skincare

Oxidative stress and antioxidant interaction determine skin aging Oxidative stress damage of the skin, as a fundamental factor of aging,…

1 year ago

The Rwanda Genocide Left Lasting Marks on the DNA of Traumatized Women and Their Children

In 1994, one of the most horrific civil wars took place in the rural country of Rwanda. In a period…

2 years ago

How Epigenetics Helps the Hydra Grow a New Head

If you’re familiar with Greek mythology, you’ve probably heard of the Hydra – a gigantic multi-headed serpent that regenerates two…

2 years ago

Epigenetic Mechanisms May Help Plants Remember and Adapt to Hot Weather

Global warming is an ever-growing threat to ecosystems all over the world. Temperatures are continually rising, and weather patterns have…

3 years ago

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…

4 years ago