News & Reviews

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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 years ago

Epigenetic Profile at Birth Could Predict Behavior Problems Later in Life

Marks on a baby’s DNA might be able to predict whether he or she may develop conduct problems later in…

8 years ago

Can Tai Chi Boost Your Health Through Epigenetics?

Cloud hands, single whip, white crane spreads wings – you’ve probably never heard of these terms unless you practice tai…

8 years ago

Drinking Tea Can Turn Genes On or Off in Women

Green, black, white, oolong, and rooibos – these are all types of tea many of us have enjoyed for their…

9 years ago

B Vitamins Protect Against Harmful Epigenetic Effects of Air Pollution

Air pollution has a negative impact on our health and can also adjust important chemical tags on our DNA. Aside…

9 years ago