epigenetic

Researchers investigated the relationship between historical traumatic events experienced by Alaska Native communities and epigenetic markers on genes that previous studies have linked to trauma. The new study found a similar pattern among…

The immune system is one of the most complex parts of our body. It keeps us healthy by getting rid of parasites, viruses or bacteria, and by destroying damaged or cancer cells. One of its most intriguing abilities is its memory: upon first…

Chicago, July 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the near future, the epigenetics industry is poised for remarkable advancements and transformative impact in various fields. Epigenetics, the study of heritable changes in gene expression…

A graduate student's curiosity has uncovered a previously unknown link between two important hallmarks of cancer: chromosomal instability and epigenetic alterations. The resulting study, which was published June 7 inNature, not only opens a…

Like thread tightly wrapped around a spool, DNA is wrapped around histones and packaged into structures called nucleosomes. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are exploring how a type of transcription factor called a…

Epigenetics are molecular processes independent of DNA that influence gene behaviour. WASHINGTON: Neutral maternal behaviour towards their infants has been linked with an epigenetic change related to stress response in children, according…

A major new study in the journal Nature reveals a 'traffic light' mechanism controlling genetic activity within cells -- a system which could potentially be targeted by cancer drugs already in development. The research describes how…

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) Can we objectively tell how fast we are aging? With a good measure, scientists might be…

During infections, the hematopoietic system switches from normal to emergency mode. This improves the defense against the pathogens. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) have now found an…

Consistent exercise can change not just waistlines but the very molecules in the human body that influence how genes behave, a new study of twins indicates. The Washington State University study, published in the journal Scientific Reports,…