In this new science of "epigenetics," researchers are exploring how nature and nurture combine to cause behavior, traits, and illnesses that genes alone can't explain, ranging from sexual ...

A question of discipline? No, there are probably also physiological reasons. Ferdinand von Meyenn is Assistant Professor of ...

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.

In recent years, we have seen exciting developments in the field of epigenetics, which promise to answer some of the open questions in the post-genomic era, such as why two neighbouring cells with ...

Anyone who has ever tried to get rid of a few extra kilos knows the frustration: the weight drops initially, only to be back ...

He discovered both DNA and epigenetics can play a huge role in outcomes. And now he’s porting it to Web3. “DNA provides the genetic blueprint we're born with, determining everything from our ...

Trygve Tollefsbol believes you can change your destiny—with broccoli. The UAB biologist, a pioneer in the booming field of epigenetics, has the data to make his case. In a widely publicized review ...

Obesity creates lasting epigenetic changes in fat cells, making weight regain easier. Early prevention is key, as these ...

There's a new buzzword going around in the world of skin care. Epigenetics, or heritable changes in gene expression, is being touted as the latest trait that can be addressed by skin-care products.

Now, epigenetics is changing the game. Japan's popular hot spring baths come with a unique requirement, full nudity for anyone entering the onsen. The BBC's Rajan Datar explores the stunning ...

Researchers have discovered a mechanism behind the yo-yo effect: fat cells have a memory that is based on epigenetics.

This work can explain why many people who lose weight may fail to maintain that loss over long periods of time... | Genetics ...