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Dad’s Drinking Could Epigenetically Affect Son’s Sensitivity and Preference for Alcohol

According to a new study from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, a father’s excessive drinking behavior could set up…

11 years ago

Epigenetic Change Tied to Hardening of the Arteries

New research suggests that when patterns of blood flow are disturbed, epigenetic changes occur to the genes in the cells…

12 years ago

Do We Already Have A Drug That Could Epigenetically Erase Traumatic Memories?

Scientists at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine discovered that the drug fingolimod, which is used to treat multiple…

12 years ago

Scientists Solve 30 Year Old Breast Cancer Riddle

Scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center found that mice lacking one copy of a gene called CTCF have…

12 years ago

Computer Algorithm Uses Epigenetics to Identify “Aging Genes”

Restricting calorie consumption without malnutrition has been shown to prolong lifespan in various species, including yeast, worms, flies, monkeys, and…

12 years ago

Epigenetics Holds the Answer to Chemoresistance in Ovarian Cancer Patients

A study conducted at Georgia State University and the University of Georgia gives us novel insight into the chemoresistance of…

12 years ago

Genotype and Womb Environment Epigenetically Influence Babies’ Development

A multitude of studies support that the quality of a child’s environment in the womb significantly influences health and development…

12 years ago

Bones of Ancient Relatives Give Us Epigenetic Clues About Ourselves

We already know a lot about early modern humans based on scientific evidence collected from our ancestors, gaining clues from…

12 years ago

A Father’s Stress Felt for Generations

New scientific research suggests that the negative effects of trauma can be inherited. Fathers may actually transfer the consequences of…

12 years ago

DNA Methylation Patterns May Be Associated With Birth Weight Outcomes

We are well aware that environmental factors such as smoking, drinking and diet can affect fetal development; however, we do…

12 years ago