Epigenetics News

Posted April 22, 2010:

• Key Step for Regulating Embryonic Development Discovered

Posted April 15, 2010:

• Molecular Discovery Points to New Therapies for Brain Tumors

Posted April 14, 2010:

• Changes in Fetal Epigenetics Found Throughout Pregnancy

Posted April 10, 2010:

• Scientists Track Variant of Gene-Regulating Protein in Embryonic Stem Cells

Posted April 7, 2010:

• 'Start/stop Switch' for Retroviruses Found

Posted April 5, 2010:

• For Stem Cells, Practice Makes Perfect

Posted February 25, 2010:

• Why BPA Leached from 'Safe' Plastics May Damage Health of Female Offspring

Posted February 23, 2010:

• What It Might Take to Unravel the 'Lean Mean Machine' That Is Cancer

Posted February 12, 2010:

• Epigenetic Signals Differ Across Alleles

Posted February 11, 2010:

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

Posted January 27, 2010:

• New Insight Into Reprogramming of Cell Fate

Posted January 25, 2010:

• Discovery of Epigenetic Memory During Breast Cancer

Posted January 14, 2010:

• Loss of Epigenetic Regulators Causes Mental Retardation

Posted January 7, 2010:

• New Mechanism Underlying Cocaine Addiction Discovered
• Genetic Differences Between Lethal and Treatable Forms of Leukemia Discovered

Posted January 6, 2010:

• Protein Complex Possibly Crucial for Triggering Embryo Development Identified

Posted January 5, 2010:

• Epigenetics: Protein Linked to Leukemia 'Bookmarks' Highly Active Genes During Cell Division

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 October 10, 2009:

• B-Cell Lymphoma Protected By SPAK Silencing

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

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 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 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

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