Over 50 types of cancer diagnosed with new blood test
A new blood test has been found to detect over 50 types of cancer, using a machine learning algorithm system and circulating tumour DNA...
The biochemical process by which methyl groups are added to another chemical group or molecule. Methylation of DNA at specific locations in the sequence is a form of epigenetic regulation.
A new blood test has been found to detect over 50 types of cancer, using a machine learning algorithm system and circulating tumour DNA...
Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of DNA transcription regulation, controlled by specialised subtypes of RNA molecules...
For the first time US researchers have shown that not only genetics but a different level of developmental regulation called epigenetics impacts the innate drive of mice to exercise...
Fertility treatments rather than increased maternal age may alter gene expression in offspring, suggests a study in mice...
Scientists have discovered genetic biomarkers that could be used to distinguish between infertile and fertile men...
The first portrait of the anatomy of an extinct group of ancient humans known as Denisovans has been created based on epigenetic changes...
Australian researchers have developed a cancer test, which could potentially detect cancerous DNA in blood and tissue samples in under 10 minutes...
Scientists have discovered alterations in sperm cell DNA of adult men who had been abused as a child...
A single night's sleep disturbance causes epigenetic changes in fat and muscle tissue, a new report has found...
A type of chemical found in various personal beauty products and plastics may affect sperm and lower reproductive success, according to a new study...
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