News & Reviews

Bipolar Disorder Linked to Accelerated Epigenetic Aging

Bipolar disorder affects nearly 6 million Americans and is characterized by drastic shifts in mood, activity levels, and energy, which…

8 years ago

Epigenetic Marks on a Stress-Related Gene Linked to Suicide Risk

Many people consider suicide to be taboo, and it’s a subject that is often avoided. However, the more we understand…

8 years ago

Panic Disorder Might Have an Epigenetic Explanation

Fight-or-flight is a physiological response that occurs when an individual has been exposed to a perceived threat. This well-known stress…

8 years ago

Cuddling Can Leave Positive Epigenetic Traces on Your Baby’s DNA

You might be familiar with the popular epigenetic study that suggests when mother rats lick their pups, they leave epigenetic…

8 years ago

Skipping Sleep Lowers the Body’s Protective Antioxidant Levels and Induces Epigenetic Changes

Sleep is something that nearly all species need to survive. On a daily basis, humans need about 8 hours, dogs…

8 years ago

Could the Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Epigenetically Reduce a Child’s Disease Risk?

The Mediterranean diet has been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Taking…

8 years ago

Epigenetics May Provide Relief for Fragile X Syndrome and Intellectual Disorders

Intellectual disabilities affect an individual’s ability to communicate, process information and can severely impact basic life skills of people from…

8 years ago

The Epigenetic Health Benefits of Blueberries

Although blueberries are tiny, they’re more powerful than you might think. Touted for their high nutrient content – including fiber,…

8 years ago

Epigenetic Drugs That Fight Cancer Also Show Promise as Antivirals

Epigenetic drugs designed to fight cancer might actually be used against many viruses as well. A recent study published in…

8 years ago

A Glimmer of Hope in the Ugly Face of Addiction: Epigenetics May Help Prevent Relapse

Addiction has become an epidemic that is sweeping not only the nation, but the whole world. Returning substance abusers develop…

8 years ago