The behavior of a person's genes doesn't just depend on the genes' DNA sequence - it's also affected by so-called epigenetic factors. Changes in these factors can play a critical role in disease.

Epigenetic alterations have emerged as critical factors in the pathogenesis of brain cancer, particularly gliomas. This article explores the impact of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) on the ...

Emerging research highlights the complexities of cardiovascular medicine, particularly regarding the interplay between genetic predispositions, ...

About 10 in 100 people are left-handed, but why? A new article highlights the crucial role of early brain development for ...

It discusses how factors such as air pollution, light pollution, smoking, alcohol, and sugar can induce epigenetic changes that affect gene expression and overall health. For example, short-term ...

Background Biological ageing is one of the principal risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases. It is becoming increasingly clear that acceleration of DNA methylation age, as measured by the ...

A new study suggests that diets high in fast food, processed red meat, and soda but low in fruits and vegetables may be ...

Fathers exposed to high stress in childhood had different epigenetic markers that may affect their offspring, though more ...

A person's lifetime risk for cancer may begin before they are even born, reports a paradigm-shifting study by Van Andel Institute scientists.

Here, epigenetic mechanisms, including histone modifications and DNA methylation, appear as likely factors that underpin long-lasting deleterious adaptations or an imprinted obesogenic memory to ...

A recent study suggests that a simple blood test measuring epigenetic aging could help predict breast cancer risk in older ...