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Epigenomes of Newborns and Centenarians Differ: New Clues to Increasing Life Span
June 11, 2012 — An international study sheds important new light on how epigenetic marks degrade over time. Since epigenetic lesions are reversible, it would be possible to develop drugs that increase the life span, ... > full story -
Lessons from Epigenome Evolution
June 11, 2012 — The sequencing of the human genome has provided a wealth of genetic information, yet the goal of understanding the function of every gene remains outstanding. New research suggests determining the ... > full story -
First Epigenome in Europe Completed
May 30, 2012 — Scientists have now completed the first epigenome in ... > full story -
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Today's Environment Influences Behavior Generations Later: Chemical Exposure Raises Descendants' Sensitivity to Stress
May 21, 2012 — Researchers have seen an increased reaction to stress in animals whose ancestors were exposed to an environmental compound generations earlier. The findings put a new twist on the notions of nature ... > full story -
New Technique Reveals Unseen Information in DNA Code
May 17, 2012 — Scientists have used a new technique to map 5-methylcytosine (5-mC) and 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5-hmC) in DNA from human and mouse embryonic stem cells, revealing new information about their ... > full story -
Successful Stem Cell Differentiation Requires DNA Compaction, Study Finds
May 11, 2012 — New research findings show that embryonic stem cells unable to fully compact the DNA inside them cannot complete their primary task: Differentiation into specific cell types that give rise to the ... > full story -
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Environmental Toxicants Causing Ovarian Disease Across Generations
May 3, 2012 — Researchers have found that ovarian disease can result from exposures to a wide range of environmental chemicals and be inherited by future generations. Reproductive biologists looked at how a ... > full story -
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
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