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Chromosome Centromeres Are Inherited Epigenetically
November 3, 2011 — The histone protein CenH3 is both necessary and sufficient to trigger the formation of centromeres and pass them on from one generation to the ... > full story -
Propensity for Longer Life Span Inherited Non-Genetically Over Generations, Study Shows
October 20, 2011 — We know that our environment -- what we eat, the toxic compounds we are exposed to -- can positively or negatively impact our life span. But could it also affect the longevity of our descendants, who ... > full story -
Scientists Discover 'Fickle' DNA Changes in Brain
September 30, 2011 — Scientists investigating chemical modifications across the genomes of adult mice have discovered that DNA modifications in non-dividing brain cells, thought to be inherently stable, instead underwent ... > full story -
Women Have Stronger Immune Systems Than Men -- And It's All Down to X-Chromosome Related microRNA
September 27, 2011 — As anyone familiar with the phrase "man-flu" will know women consider themselves to be the more robust side of the species when it comes to health and illness. Now new research seems to support the ... > full story -
Twin Study Reveals Epigenetic Alterations of Psychiatric Disorders
September 21, 2011 — In the first study to systematically investigate genome-wide epigenetic differences in a large number of psychosis discordant twin-pairs, new research provides further evidence that epigenetic ... > full story -
Epigenetic Changes Often Don’t Last, Probably Have Limited Effects on Long-Term Evolution, Research Finds
September 20, 2011 — The first comprehensive inventory of epigenetic changes over several generations shows that these often do not last and therefore probably have limited effects on long-term evolution, according to ... > full story -
Scientists Discover Secret Life of Chromatin: DNA/histone Combination, a Destination for Cell Signals, Also Talks to Other Proteins
September 1, 2011 — Chromatin -- the intertwined histone proteins and DNA that make up chromosomes -- constantly receives messages that pour in from a cell's intricate signaling networks: Turn that gene on. Stifle that ... > full story -
A Father's Stress May Affect His Unborn Children
August 31, 2011 — Does Dad's stress affect his unborn children? According to the results of a new study, it seems the answer may be "yes, but it's ... > full story -
Parents' Stress Leaves Lasting Marks on Children’s Genes, Researchers Find
August 30, 2011 — Researchers have shown that parental stress during their children's early years can leave an imprint on their sons' or daughters' genes -- an imprint that lasts into adolescence and may affect how ... > full story -
Study on Silencing of Tumor Suppressor Gene Suggests New Target for Lymphoma
August 9, 2011 — Researchers have found that a cancer-causing fusion protein works by silencing the tumor suppressor gene IL-2R common gamma-chain. The results suggest news targets for lymphoma and other types of ... > full story
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