The term epigenetics was first used by a Cambridge alumnus, Conrad Waddington, in the 1940s (before the discovery of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

DAILY Bites  Marek’s disease causes up to 90 percent mortality in unvaccinated chickens, leading to over $2 billion in annual ...

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

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.

A new project is expected to help us understand diseases such as cancer and dementia, by creating a first-of-its-kind ...