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Dynamic Changes in Gene Regulation in Human Stem Cells Revealed
May 3, 2012 — A team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute and the University of California (UC) San Diego has discovered a new type of dynamic change in human stem ... > full story -
Next-Generation 'Epigenetic' Cancer Pill Shown to Be Safe in Phase I Trial
May 1, 2012 — Scientists have shown that a brand new type of cancer pill that exploits the emerging field of epigenetics is safe for human use, according to Phase I trial ... > full story -
New Technique Will Transform Epigenetics Research
April 26, 2012 — A new technique will significantly improve scientists' ability to perform epigenetics research and help unlock the door to understanding how cells develop and function. Epigenetics is a branch of ... > full story -
Key Genes That Switch Off With Aging Highlighted as Potential Targets for Anti-Aging Therapies
April 19, 2012 — Researchers have identified a group of "aging" genes that are switched on and off by natural mechanisms called epigenetic factors, influencing the rate of healthy aging and potential ... > full story -
Changes in Gene Expression May Help Explain High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
April 13, 2012 — Researchers have discovered that changes in the gene expression of a key enzyme may contribute to high blood pressure and increase susceptibility to forming blood clots in pregnant women with ... > full story -
Breakthrough Discovery Unveils Master Switches in Colon Cancer
April 12, 2012 — Researchers have identified a new mechanism by which colon cancer develops. By focusing on segments of DNA located between genes, or so-called “junk DNA,” the team has discovered a set of ... > full storyMore: -
Epigenetic Changes in Twins of Dieting Mothers Increases Risk of Obesity and Diabetes
April 1, 2012 — Expectant mothers might feel a little better about reaching for that pint of ice cream: New research suggests that twins, and babies of mothers who diet around the time of conception and in early ... > full story -
Plant Research Reveals New Role for Gene Silencing Protein
March 29, 2012 — A DICER protein, known to produce tiny RNAs in cells, also helps complete an important step in gene expression, according to research on Arabidopsis thaliana. The expression of a gene requires ... > full story -
Key Component in Mother's Egg Critical for Survivial of Newly Formed Embryo
March 29, 2012 — Scientists have discovered that a protein, called TRIM28, normally present in the mother's egg, is essential right after fertilization, to preserve certain chemical modifications or 'epigenetic ... > full story -
Epigenetic Changes in Blood Samples May Point to Schizophrenia
March 27, 2012 — Researchers have identified epigenetic changes – known as DNA methylation – in the blood of patients with schizophrenia. The researchers were also able to detect differences depending on ... > full story
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