Conditions encountered in the womb — when the embryo consists of only about 100 cells — can have life-long impact […]
Synthetic molecule invades double-stranded DNA
Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a synthetic molecule that can recognize and bind to double-stranded DNA or RNA under […]
Twin study highlights importance of both genetics and environment on gene activity
New research highlights the extent to which epigenetic variation is influenced by both inherited and environmental factors. Epigenetic processes affect […]
Epigenetic reprogramming of human hearts found in congestive heart failure: Discovery may lead to personalized care for ischemic cardiomyopathy
Congestive heart failure is a terminal disease that affects nearly 6 million Americans. Yet its management is limited to symptomatic […]
Two proteins involved in schistosome epigenetics play key roles in parasite’s biology: Protein pair could serve as drug targets in development of new schistosomiasis control strategies
Two proteins that recognize and translate DNA methylation marks in Schistosoma mansoni are required for growth of adult stem cells […]