Snuggled babies show lasting changes to their DNA
Close, physical contact — or the lack of it - at an early age may lead to lasting changes to the genes, suggest researchers...
A biochemical process in which a DNA molecule is modified by the addition of methyl chemical groups at selected locations. It is important in the control of gene expression and embryonic development in higher organisms.
Close, physical contact — or the lack of it - at an early age may lead to lasting changes to the genes, suggest researchers...
US scientists have identified a new mechanism by which genes are silenced, or 'imprinted' during early embryonic development...
by Cara Foley
Researchers have found that drinking tea may affect gene expression in women...
The Human Genome Project, completed in April 2003, greatly improved our ability to study human health and disease. It also provided a deeper insight into our history and evolution as a species. Yet a recent episode of the 'Science Friction' radio show, pr
Researchers have developed a new blood test that can not only detect cancer at an early stage, but can also indicate where the tumour is located in the body...
The US start-up Episona has produced an epigenetic sperm test, which it claims can determine whether sperm will produce 'good' or 'poor' quality embryos...
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A person's 'epigenetic age' can predict how long they will live, according to a study of over 13,000 individuals...
Research has found that smoking can leave long-lasting epigenetic changes on the genome...
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