Epigenetics News

Posted February 11, 2010:

• Predicting Prognosis and Treatment Response in a Subset of Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Posted February 1, 2010:

• Epigenetics Could Help Researchers Determine Any Risks Associated With Low-Dose Radiation

Posted January 27, 2010:

• New Insight Into Reprogramming of Cell Fate

Posted January 14, 2010:

• Loss of Epigenetic Regulators Causes Mental Retardation

Posted January 7, 2010:

• New Mechanism Underlying Cocaine Addiction Discovered

Posted January 6, 2010:

• Protein Complex Possibly Crucial for Triggering Embryo Development Identified

Posted December 31, 2009:

• Acute Stress Leaves Epigenetic Marks on the Hippocampus

Posted December 21, 2009:

• Genomes of Identical Twins Reveal Epigenetic Changes That May Play Role in Lupus

Posted December 15, 2009:

• Flowering Powers Genetic Understanding

Posted December 14, 2009:

• New Suppressor of Common Liver Cancer
• Certain Genes Boost Chances for Distributing Variety of Traits, Drive Evolution

Posted December 9, 2009:

• Geneticist Reveals Molecular View of Key Epigenetic Regulator

Posted November 27, 2009:

• New Tools for Prediction of Disease Progression in Acute Childhood Leukemia

Posted November 5, 2009:

• Scientists Reveal How Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Differ From Embryonic Stem Cells

Posted November 3, 2009:

• Flemish Researchers Develop Revolutionary Technology For Use In Plant Breeding

Posted October 26, 2009:

• Maternal Mice Fed High-Fat Diet Produce Larger Pups

Posted October 21, 2009:

• Possible Link Between Autism And Oxytocin Gene Via Non-DNA Sequence Mutation

Posted September 28, 2009:

• Researchers Determine Composition Of Centromeric Chromatin

Posted September 2, 2009:

• Early 20th Century Evolutionist May Have Discovered Epigenetics

Posted September 1, 2009:

• Dynamic Changes In DNA Linked To Human Diabetes

Posted August 24, 2009:

• Changes In DNA Patterns Are Linked To Prenatal Smoke Exposure
• Mitotic Release Of Chromatin-Binding RNA Gives Insight Into X Chromosome Silencing

Posted August 21, 2009:

• Artificial Life One Step Closer: Scientists Clone And Engineer Bacterial Genomes In Yeast And Transplant Genomes Back Into Bacterial Cells

Posted August 18, 2009:

• Epigenetics: Evolutionarily Preserved Mechanism Governs Use Of Genes

Posted August 14, 2009:

• Scientists Take Early Steps Toward Mapping Epigenetic Variability

Posted August 4, 2009:

• Silenced Genes As Warning Sign Of Blood Cancer

Posted July 30, 2009:

• Epigenetic Signature Changes In Low Oxygen Levels May Contribute To Prostate Cancer Development

Posted July 28, 2009:

• Maternal, Paternal Genes' Tug-of-War May Last Well Into Childhood

Posted July 27, 2009:

• Cancer's Distinctive Pattern Of Gene Expression Could Aid Early Screening And Prevention

Posted July 21, 2009:

• Nature Or Nurture? New Epigenetic Model Blurs Line In The Debate

Posted July 1, 2009:

• Re-Write The Textbooks: Key Genetic Phenomenon Shown To Be Different Than Believed

Posted June 29, 2009:

• Novel Epigenetic Markers Of Melanoma May Herald New Treatments For Patients

Posted June 25, 2009:

• Pushmi-Pullyu Of B-Cell Development Discovered

Posted June 16, 2009:

• New Piece Found In The Puzzle Of Epigenetics: Mechanism Of Fine Regulation Of RNA Synthesis Elucidated
• Developmental Experiences May Explain 'Unexplained' Medical Symptoms?

Posted June 10, 2009:

• Key Target Of Aging Regulator Found
• Specific Genetic Cause Of Fetal Alcohol-Related Developmental Disorders Found

Posted June 6, 2009:

• Misreading Of Histone Code Linked To Human Cancer

Posted May 22, 2009:

• Knowledge Of Epigenetics Helps Scientists Develop Tool To Study Deadly Parasite’s Histone Code

Posted May 18, 2009:

• Epigenetics: 100 Reasons To Change The Way We Think About Genetics

Posted April 23, 2009:

• New Method Developed By Bioengineers Gives Regenerative Medicine A Boost

Posted April 16, 2009:

• New Nucleotide In DNA Could Revolutionize Epigenetics
• New Clues To How Stem Cells Form

Posted April 13, 2009:

• The New 'Epigenetics:' Poor Nutrition In The Womb Causes Permanent Genetic Changes In Offspring

Posted April 12, 2009:

• Epigenetics: DNA Isn’t Everything

Posted April 1, 2009:

• Definition Of 'Epigenetics' Clarified

Posted March 29, 2009:

• Cancer Mutations In The Heart Of Gene Regulation

Posted February 12, 2009:

• Roles Of DNA Packaging Protein Revealed

Posted February 5, 2009:

• How 'Companion' Cells To Sperm Protect Them From Genetic Damage

Posted February 4, 2009:

• Possible Drug Target For Obesity Treatment A 'No-Brainer'

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