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Epigenetics
Epigenetics: the study of heritable changes in gene function that do not involve changes in the DNA sequence. Epigenetics often refers to changes in a chromosome that affect gene activity and expression, but can also be used to describe any heritable phenotypic change that does not derive from a modification of the genome, such as prions. Such effects on cellular and physiological phenotypic traits may result from external or environmental factors, or be part of normal developmental program. The standard definition of epigenetics requires these alterations to be heritable, either in the progeny of cells or of organisms.
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OCT 15, 2025
Cell & Molecular Biology
At one time, clinicians debated whether chronic fatigue syndrome was a 'real' illness, or if it was all in a person's he
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 07, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
There is increasing evidence linking maternal infections to developmental issues, and new research can explain how they
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 01, 2025
Cell & Molecular Biology
This study provides insights into how environmental factors may translate into biological changes not only for parents,
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 05, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Among men worldwide, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer death.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 22, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Genetic features known as transposons make up a large portion of many mammalian genomes, including humans' ...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 18, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have found a way to manipulate gene expression using the gene editing tool CRISPR, and they have shown that i
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 04, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
This study has shown that HSV-1 is an "opportunistic interior designer" of human cells.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 16, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
In mammals, the liver can repair and regenerative after damage or injury through at least two biochemical pathways.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 12, 2025
Cell & Molecular Biology
The immune system can work in two ways: the innate immune system reacts to any foreign invaders that are identified by i
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 25, 2025
Cell & Molecular Biology
Cell culture techniques have long been a cornerstone of biomedical research, drug development, and regenerative medicine
...
Sponsored By:
Embrient, Inc.
MAR 23, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
In pregnancy, the placenta is the link between mother and child, and this prenatal environment can have huge influences
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 21, 2025
Cell & Molecular Biology
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is known to cause DNA damage, and while that damage may accumulate and eventually lead to dis
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 05, 2025
Drug Discovery & Development
Labroots’ virtual events are designed to spark impactful scientific discussions while connecting with individuals
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
FEB 12, 2025
Cell & Molecular Biology
There are many molecules with therapeutic potential, but it can be a challenge to deliver them to the right places at th
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 02, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have successfully engineered a mouse with two fathers that went onto survive until adulthood. Researchers hav
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 20, 2025
Cell & Molecular Biology
The expression of genes has to be carefully regulated in cells; active genes give cells their identity and ability to fu
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 16, 2025
Immunology
Similar to humans, plants have an immune system to help defend against parasites and other deleterious infections. The h
...
Written By:
Brian G. Morreale
JAN 06, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Can a kind of genetic favoritism explain why some people carry disease-causing mutations, but do not have a disease?
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 20, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
This work can explain why many people who lose weight may fail to maintain that loss over long periods of time...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 24, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
The human body starts as a single, fertilized cell that simply divides, over and over. Each new cell has to know where t
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 28, 2024
Clinical & Molecular DX
Liquid biopsies have emerged as a powerful tool in modern medicine, enabling non-invasive detection and monitoring of di
...
AUG 15, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
Most of us measure our ages chronologically, but recently, scientists have developed a way to measure biological age usi
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 10, 2024
Health & Medicine
Liver disease is a complex and multifaceted health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. While lifestyle fa
...
Sponsored By:
National Health MD
AUG 08, 2024
Cardiology
To maximize longevity, avoid added sugar and focus on a nutritious diet.
Written By:
Savannah Logan