Researchers identify abrupt epigenetic aging of the colon
DNA methylation data provide extremely accurate age predictors, but so far, little is known about the dynamics of this epigenomic biomarker over the course of life.
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Chemical Phenomena: News and Research on DNA Methylation
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Study sheds light on the mechanisms underlying the development of malignant pediatric brain tumors
A study has revealed how aberrant epigenetic regulation contributes to the development of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid (AT/RT) tumors, which are aggressive brain tumors that mainly affect young children. There is an urgent ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Characterization of mutational 'coldspots' in the cancer genome
Mutations are the changes in the DNA that gradually occur in human cells as they replicate, and the organism grows and ages. Some of these changes, particularly when they occur in genes, can be instrumental during the development ...
Apr 10, 2024
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How childhood stress influences gene activity and increases the risk of mental illness
Many psychiatric illnesses are related to stress. Negative experiences in childhood can often affect how we deal with stress later in life. But what biological processes are involved? A study recently published in the journal ...
Apr 9, 2024
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Research shows pregnancy accelerates biological aging in a healthy, young adult population
Pregnancy may carry a cost, reports a new study from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The research, carried out among 1,735 young people in the Philippines, shows that women who reported having been ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Epigenetics is of critical importance in autoimmune-related skin diseases, says study
The central dogma proposed that genetic information predominantly transfers from DNA to RNA during gene expression to make a functional product protein. This absolute theory has been debunked because of the influence of the ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Study discusses liquid biopsy as a game changer for early lung cancer detection
In 2020, 1.8 million people succumbed to lung cancer. The late-stage discovery of lung cancer is one of the glaring challenges faced by the medical community. While surgical biopsies continue to remain the gold standard for ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Similar DNA changes found in cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users
E-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and University of Innsbruck.
Mar 19, 2024
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Researchers one step closer to preventing preeclampsia
Researchers have identified several differences in DNA methylation in people who experienced preeclampsia during pregnancy, according to a new study from Oregon Health & Science University. The study also revealed these differences ...
Mar 14, 2024
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Tissue samples show the deep genetic and cellular impacts of smoking
It's no secret that smoking is extremely detrimental to health. Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including carcinogens, increasing the risk of cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
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