All the cells in an organism have the exact same genetic sequence. What differs across cell types is their ...

In recent years, the study of epigenetics and its role in disease has increased dramatically. DNA methylation, which influences the ability of proteins to bind the DNA and thereby regulates gene ...

Recently, a paper entitled “Genome-wide DNA methylation landscape of four Chinese populations and epigenetic variation linked to Tibetan high-altitude adaptation” was published online in the journal ...

Multicellular organisms (animals, plants, humans) all have the ability to methylate the cytosine base in their DNA. This ...

This study is led by Dr Cheng-Guo Duan (Center of Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Science). As a conserved epigenetic mark, DNA cytosine methylation at 5’ position (5-mC) ...

A new study suggests epigenetic changes at Type 1 diabetes susceptibility genes may explain the risk profile of children born ...

Scientists report that epigenetic markers in the blood could be useful for understanding dementia risk. Two linked papers from the University of Exeter and Maastricht University show the potential for ...

DNA sequencing technology makes it possible to explore the genome to learn how humans adapted to live in a wide range of environments. Research has ...

Psychology Assistant Professor Sarah Merrill studies the chemical tags that trauma and other adverse experiences can leave on ...