News & Reviews

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…

4 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…

4 years ago

“Junk DNA” Might Actually Help to Breed Drought-Resistant Crops

From instruments through algorithms, new technology is empowering the scientific community to not only discover novel concepts but also to…

5 years ago

A Mother’s Behavior Could Epigenetically Impact Infant Oxytocin Levels

“Nature vs. nurture” is an argument as old as time, and understanding how "nature" is expressed and how "nurture" carries…

5 years ago

Epigenetic Mechanism May Promote Healthy Aging

Aging is one of life’s inevitable processes, and has been a hot topic for scientific research over the last few…

5 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…

5 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…

5 years ago

Epigenetic Mechanism Can Repair Plants Damaged By Stress

Plants are an integral part of our ecosystem, major contributors to everything from purifying air quality all the way through providing a…

5 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,…

5 years ago

Assisted Reproduction May Lead to Epigenetic Changes for the Offspring

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has helped millions of families give birth to babies furthering their own genetic lineage, using methods…

5 years ago