News & Reviews

Epigenetic Gift of Gab: Could Chemical Tags on DNA Influence a Person’s Social Skills?

Do you think of yourself as an extravert or introvert – or perhaps somewhere in between? Although the meaning behind…

9 years ago

Exercise Linked to Epigenetic Benefits that Keep the Brain Healthy

When was the last time you exercised? Was it yesterday, a few weeks ago… or maybe a few months ago?…

9 years ago

Air Pollution Found to Alter Important Epigenetic Mark

Air pollution is not only a significant threat to our environment, but also to our health. Ranging from vehicles to…

9 years ago

Poor Socioeconomic Status May Leave Epigenetic Mark on Gene Linked to Depression

Could there be connections between socio-economic status, epigenetics, and one’s likelihood of developing depression? Previous and current research has long…

10 years ago

Dad’s Life Experiences May Epigenetically Influence His Children’s Health

Mothers have often – unfortunately and unfairly – had to carry the burden of being “to blame” for any of…

10 years ago

Could Common Chemicals Tip the Epigenetic Balance and Program Someone for Obesity?

We’ve all heard of the risks of the BPA, or Bisphenol A, a chemical used to make durable plastics. BPA…

10 years ago

Could a New Epigenetic Blood Test Predict Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease characterized by the body’s inability to properly use insulin and it affects over 29 million Americans.…

10 years ago

Could Epigenetics Rescue Cognitive Impairment Caused by Getting Old?

As we get older, our cognitive ability declines, especially our memory. Although aging-related cognitive impairment occurs naturally, humans have been…

10 years ago

Epigenetic Mark Might Make Some People More Prone to Drug Addiction

Why are some people more vulnerable to drug addiction than others? Why is it possible for a person to use…

10 years ago

Maternal Smoking Epigenetically Harms Child Development

Thankfully, smoking is a habit all pregnant women are advised to break. But, surprisingly, this wasn’t always the case, especially…

10 years ago