Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a promising new approach that could be used to treat a rare and ...

Their findings, published in Nature Aging, describe a never-before-seen link between the two most accepted explanations: random genetic mutations and predictable epigenetic modifications.

Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol — a necessary hormone for fetal development — and this would affect the baby's development from very ...

The behavior of a person's genes doesn't just depend on the genes' DNA sequence - it's also affected by so-called epigenetic factors. Changes in these factors can play a critical role in disease.

(Beyond Pesticides, January 16, 2025) In Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, researchers highlight a multitude of studies on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and endocrine disrupting ...

Epigenetic clocks show varying accuracy across tissues, underscoring the need for tissue-specific calibration in biological ...

New findings from researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have clarified the interplay between two major molecular contributors to aging: genetic mutations and ...

Researchers from the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka have created a world-first epigenetic tool which has implications for medicine, sports, and agriculture.

Moana 2 journeys into a Number 1 debut on the UK’s Official Film Chart. The sequel to 2016’s much-loved animated Disney film sails straight in at the top on digital downloads only, finishing ...

Though metrics such as GDP and job growth show a healthy economy, these seven charts offer insight into why Americans are still feeling crunched. Inflation has cooled significantly since its red ...