DNA methylation helps enable the body to repair itself, fight infection, rid environmental toxins, and even think, but sometimes this molecular process can go astray, as published in the journal Clinical Epigenetics. u00a0
When most people think about DNA synthesis, they imagine research labs, medical breakthroughs, or high-tech startups pushing the boundaries of biotechnology. But the reality...
A collection of photos of genetically unrelated lookalikes, along with DNA analysis, revealed that strong facial similarity is associated with shared genetic variants. The work appears August 23rd in the journal Cell Reports.
Recent studies have shown variation in the gene-expression profile and phenotype of microglia across brain regions and between different age and disease states. But the molecular mechanisms that contribute to these transcriptomic changes in the human brain are not well understood. Now, a new study targets the methylation profile of microglia from the human brain.
Neurons lack the ability to replicate their DNA, so they're constantly working to repair damage to their genome. Now, a new study by Salk scientists finds that these repairs are not random, but instead focus on protecting certain genetic "hot spots" that appear to play a critical role in neural identity and function.
Researchers at the Interdisciplinary Center for Neurosciences of Heidelberg University are working on the possibility of creating epigenetic therapies to decrease or eliminate traumatic memories
Breathing isnu2019t always great for our health, a study on pollution finds. In fact, a team of Italian researchers have found that the DNA of steel workers was altered within just three days of exposure to air pollutants. And such DNA damage is known to increase the risk of cancer and other diseases.
