Researchers at Johns Hopkins uncover epigenetic patterns in mouse pancreatic cells transitioning toward cancer, suggesting a temporary memory of these changes in normal cells.Readmore
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15 APR
2025
Researchers at Johns Hopkins uncover epigenetic patterns in mouse pancreatic cells transitioning toward cancer, suggesting a temporary memory of these changes in normal cells.Readmore
15 APR
2025
IRB Barcelona Research Sheds Light on DNA-RNA Triplex Structures in Gene Control
Researchers at IRB Barcelona have identified the most stable DNA-RNA hybrid triplexes in human cells, suggesting they help regulate gene expression and chromatin structure. The study appears in Nucleic Acids Research.Readmore
14 APR
2025
Shelley L. Berger, PhD, Inducted into AACR Academy for Pioneering Epigenetics Research
Penn Researcher to Receive 2025 AACR-Women in Cancer Research Charlotte Friend LectureshipReadmore
10 APR
2025
New study identifies drug targets for osteoarthritis
By integrating functional genomics with the largest genome-wide association study of osteoarthritis to date, researchers have identified disease-associated variants and uncovered novel drug targetsReadmore
10 APR
2025
An Efficient and Economical Approach to Assess Chemical-Induced Epigenetic Alterations
Many commonly used chemicals can cause genetic and epigenetic changes linked to diseases like cancer, highlighting the need for thorough safety assessments. Readmore
09 APR
2025
From Microbes to Meadows: A Journey Through Biological Defense and Reproduction
A New Genetic Clue: DNA Marker Tied to Sperm Function Found Beyond MicrobesReadmore
07 APR
2025
Breakthrough Ushers in a New Epigenetic Era for Crop Breeding
Researchers Unlock Epigenetic Variation, Paving the Way for Next-Gen Crop Breeding Readmore
07 APR
2025
Stem cell funding to benefit epigenetic study
A team of researchers from the University of Adelaide have received funding to help improve the lives of patients with rare neurodevelopmental disorders.Readmore
03 APR
2025
Two cancer drugs increase the expression of a potential biomarker that correlates with improved survival outcomes in patients with treatment-resistant ovarian cancer.Readmore
26 MAR
2025
A Genetic Screen Identifies a New Master Regulator of Brain Metastasis
A new study from scientists at Yale School of Medicine has identified N-acetyltransferase 10 (NAT10), an enzyme highly expressed in brain metastasis, as a driver of brain metastasis.Readmore
19 MAR
2025
Part of the Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Acts Through the Placenta
An international team led by UPV/EHU and Biobizkaia reveals the relationship between placental DNA methylation and certain neuropsychiatric disorders.Readmore
17 MAR
2025
Stowers scientists uncover principles underlying the toxicity of “selfish” genes
The findings may help scientists better understand infertility, neurodegeneration, and evolution. Readmore
12 MAR
2025
Emeritus Professor recognised for outstanding research in genetics and epigenetics in blood cancer
Emeritus Professor of Experimental Hematology, Constanze Bonifer, wins prestigious award for advancing her field of research.Readmore
07 MAR
2025
Surviving extreme conditions in nature is no easy feat. Many species of mammals rely on special adaptations called daily torpor and hibernation to endure periods of scarcity.Readmore
05 Mar
2025
A $2.7 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation will propel the work of a UTSA professor studying how environmentally-induced diseases originate through disruption of epigenetic programming.Readmore
06 Mar
2025
Violent experiences alter the genome in ways that persist for generations
A first-of-its-kind study shows that experiencing violence and trauma leaves a heritable imprint on the human genome. Readmore
05 Mar
2025
Genomics to revolutionise treatment of childhood rare diseases
A simple genomics blood test could improve treatment and care for childhood epilepsy, but more investment is needed to make access fair and securely join up the dataReadmore
03 Mar
2025
Does E-Cigarette Use Increase the Risk of Cancer?
New research explores effects of e-cigarette use on RNA expression Readmore
28 Feb
2025
Gene therapy developed for maple syrup urine disease shows promise, new UMass Chan study reports
A study led by UMass Chan Medical School researchers demonstrated that a gene therapy to correct a mutation that causes maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) prevented newborn death, and stabilized biomarkers in a calf as well as in mice.Readmore
27 Feb
2025
Intense heat changes our biology and can make us age significantly faster: study
Heat takes it out of you. After a long, hot day, we feel tired and grumpy.Readmore
27 Feb
2025
Violence alters human genes for generations, researchers discover
Four decades later, rebels used the memory of the massacre to help inspire the toppling of the Assad family that had overseen the operationReadmore
20 Feb
2025
MIT biologists discover a new type of control over RNA splicing
They identified proteins that influence splicing of about half of all human introns, allowing for more complex types of gene regulation.Readmore
20 Feb
2025
Promising new class of antimalarial drugs discovered
A research team led by Markus Meißner (LMU Munich) and Gernot Längst (University of Regensburg) has gained important insights into the gene regulation of the malaria pathogen.Readmore
21 JAN
2025
Funding to Research on Epigenetic memory
Pierre Chymkowitch at the University of Oslo received 12 million NOK to study how SUMOylation affects epigenetic stability, potentially preventing diseases like obesity and cancer.Readmore
19 Feb
2025
Blood proteins during development from childhood to adolescence
Large-scale study maps how genetics and development shape children's blood proteins. Data can be accessed on the new web portal proteomevariation.org.Readmore
04 FEB
2025
Omega-3s Can Slow Down Aging Process
A study from the University of Zurich found that consuming 1 gram of omega-3 daily can slow biological aging by up to four months, as measured by epigenetic clocks.Readmore
20 Feb
2025
A clinical research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), and international genetic researchers led a global research study using multi-omics analysis and identified a novel gene, DDX39B, for a rare disease.Readmore
29 JAN
2024
New Epigenetics Hub set to advance early disease detection
A £3M collaboration between Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust will explore how DNA marks in blood can enable early disease detection.Readmore
15 JAN
2025
Scientists Identify New Epigenetic Approach to Target Colorectal Cancer
A new study reveals that a mouse protein, STELLA, can block cancer-causing epigenetic changes, leading to a promising mRNA-based therapy for colorectal and other solid tumors.Readmore
27 JAN
2025
Cancer risk established before birth
A study in Nature Cancer identified two epigenetic states linked to cancer risk, suggesting that cancer susceptibility may be determined during development and could be targeted for treatment.Readmore
05 DEC
2024
Potential epigenetic biomarker found for preeclampsia in pregnancy
PULLMAN, Wash. — Analysis of cheek swabs taken from pregnant women revealed a potential epigenetic biomarker for preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition that often leads to preterm births.Readmore
03 MAY
2024
Perkins researchers granted funds to advance epigenetic research
Two researchers at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research have been awarded separate grants totalling $3.6million in federal government funding to better understand and treat diseases.Readmore