News & Reviews

Blocking a Specific Epigenetic Enzyme Could Prevent Diabetic-Related Heart Failure

Heart disease has been singled out as the leading cause of death among people with diabetes. It’s estimated that 68…

7 years ago

Pregnant Moms’ Exposure to Pollution May Epigenetically Increase Child’s Asthma Susceptibility

Exposure to environmental pollution, such as diesel exhaust or concentrated urban air particles, during pregnancy could increase a child’s risk…

7 years ago

‘Magical’ Mushroom Could Fight off Cancer with Epigenetics

A certain type of mushroom might epigenetically prevent tumor growth, according to a study published in the Journal of Cancer…

7 years ago

Using Epigenetics to Combat a Terrible Neglected Tropical Disease

A small freshwater parasite burrows into the bare skin of an unsuspecting swimmer and enters their bloodstream. Once inside the…

7 years ago

A New Epigenetic Barrier to Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

By adding the right concoction of ingredients, scientists can reprogram your everyday somatic cell into an induced pluripotent stem cell (IPSC) - that is, a cultured cell that has the ability to differentiate…

7 years ago

Could We Use Epigenetics and Diet to Fix Binge Eating?

Our eating habits can definitely be changed for the worse because of stress, but the reason for an uncontrollable bout…

7 years ago

Recent Epigenetic Discovery Could Help Revitalize Immune Response to Cancer and Viruses

A recent discovery out of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital finds an epigenetic cause to why T-cells fall ineffective in…

7 years ago

The Epigenetics Behind Unique Human Faces

Here’s a strange question many people probably have not given much thought to: why are our faces shaped the way…

7 years ago

Excess Stress Changes Marks on DNA and Could Epigenetically Harm Mental Health

An excess amount of the stress hormone, cortisol, in the body could impact epigenetic processes and boost one’s risk of…

7 years ago

Brown Rice Could Curb Cravings for High Fat Foods by Epigenetically Affecting the Brain

High fat foods tend to be the most palatable and preferred choice of food in both humans and animals…and the…

7 years ago