Everyday Chemicals in Pregnancy Leave Epigenetic Fingerprints on the Placenta, Study Finds
A study of 75 pregnancies finds that maternal exposure to PAH metabolites, phthalates, and bisphenol A is associated with altered ...
Tag: DNA Methylation
Hidden DNA Knots: G-Quadruplexes Mapped Across the Complete Human Genome
Using gap-less long-read genome assemblies and 88 diverse human haplotypes, researchers have mapped G-quadruplex DNA structures across the complete human ...
Plants Remember the Sun: Parental UV-B Exposure Shapes Offspring Growth Through DNA Methylation
A new study shows that parental UV-B exposure in the clonal plant Glechoma longituba primes offspring to adopt different growth ...
New DNA Methylation Array Opens a Window onto the Human Imprintome
Researchers have developed and validated the first custom Infinium DNA methylation array dedicated to the human imprintome, covering 1,088 imprint ...
Helping Others May Slow Biological Aging, but Too Much Informal Help Could Backfire
A cross-national study of older adults in the United States and Northern Ireland finds that moderate volunteering and informal helping ...
Lost DNA Fragment Weakens the Inheritance of Methylation Patterns in Plants
Two independent studies converge on a 2.7 kilobase DNA deletion that reduces the fidelity of methylation inheritance in plants, suggesting ...
Chemical Tags on a Heart Hormone Gene May Predict Stroke Risk and Recovery
A large Chinese case-control study finds that DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation patterns in the promoter of the ANP-encoding NPPA gene ...
Cell-by-cell maps reveal hidden complexity of genomic imprinting in maize
A new study combining spatial transcriptomics and single-nucleus RNA sequencing shows that genomic imprinting in maize endosperm is far more ...
Wealth Leaves a Molecular Signature: Higher Socioeconomic Status Slows Epigenetic Aging
A nationally representative NHANES analysis finds that higher socioeconomic position is linked to slower epigenetic aging on mortality-predicting DNA methylation ...
Epigenetic Editing Steps Closer to the Clinic as Bioengineering Tools Mature
The EpiBio-24 conference in Amsterdam showcased maturing epigenetic engineering tools, durable gene silencing in animal models, and growing clinical momentum ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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