Parenting

The Epigenetics of Father’s Day: 3 Little Known Reasons to Thank Your Dad

Along with Father’s Day comes the typical thank-yous, the gratitude that never quite seems to be enough for the love…

9 years ago

Prenatal Maternal Stress Triggers Distinct DNA Methylation Signatures in Ice Storm Babies

The Quebec Ice Storm of 1998 was a devastating time that plunged more than 3 million Quebecers into frigid darkness…

9 years ago

Paternal Care of Stickleback Fish Hints at Epigenetic Influence on Offspring Behaviors

We have previously seen how a mother’s environment or her behaviors might epigenetically affect her offspring. Now we have results…

10 years ago

Inheritance and Transmission of Epigenetic Memory Across Generations

New research has been suggesting that parents can transmit changes to their gene expression to their children. The heritable changes…

10 years ago

Molecular Memory and a Two-Step Process of Epigenetic Inheritance

New evidence supports the epigenetic mechanism by which acquired traits may be inherited. The research found that cells silence genes…

10 years ago

Epigenetic Transfer of Nutrition ‘Memory’ Ends Before Great-Grandchildren

A child is at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes and obesity if his or her mother was…

10 years ago

Delivery by Cesaerian Section Linked to Epigenetic Changes in Infant’s Blood Stem Cells

The way a baby is delivered may epigenetically impact stem cells of the infant, according to a new study at…

10 years ago

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…

10 years ago

4 Things You’re Forgetting to Thank Mom For This Mother’s Day

We all know the deal by now: On Mother’s Day we should show appreciation for the years our moms spent…

10 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…

10 years ago