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Drug Combination May Epigenetically Help Prevent Breast Cancer

Approximately one out of every eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in their…

6 years ago

High Sugar Diet May Epigenetically Affect Sperm Quality

Obesity continues to be a rising problem in the US. It can result in a number of negative health effects…

6 years ago

Epigenetics May Be Why Cocaine Cravings Increase With Time After Abstinence

Addiction is an incredibly powerful force that affects many people all over the world. It’s a debilitating, lifelong disease that…

6 years ago

Epigenetic Mechanism May Limit CRISPR Effectiveness

CRISPR technology has been one of the hottest tools to emerge in genetics research. Developed based on the modes of…

6 years ago

Does A Slow Cellular Metabolism Speed Up Aging?

Aging is a universal human reality. Concern regarding aging—and a collective aversion to it—has even generated entire industry segments dedicated…

6 years ago

Lazy Versus Active Lifestyle Preferences May Have Epigenetic Roots

Some people are content with lying on the couch and watching TV, while others need to be active and exercise…

6 years ago

Alcohol Byproducts Can Epigenetically Trigger Cravings

As the holiday season brings about more parties, people are more likely to drink beyond healthy limits. In this social…

6 years ago

Epigenetic Pathway Found in Ants May Help Explain Human Social Life

Social and environmental cues continue to shape our identities well into adulthood, including how we interact with each other socially.…

6 years ago

Epigenetic Marks in Blood May Help Detect Early Alzheimer’s

Late onset Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of the disease, which affects over 35 million people around the…

6 years ago

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