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Early-Life Stress Exerts Long-Lasting Effects Via Epigenome
Early-Life Stress Exerts Long-Lasting Effects Via Epigenome
In mice, epigenetic marks made on histones during infancy influence depression-like behavior during adulthood. A drug that reverses the genomic tags appears to undo the damage.
In mice, epigenetic marks made on histones during infancy influence depression-like behavior during adulthood. A drug that reverses the genomic tags appears to undo the damage.
methylation, cell & molecular biology
Ribosomal DNA Can Predict an Animal’s Age
Abby Olena, PhD | Feb 14, 2019 | 3 min read
A clock constructed of rDNA methylation sites can estimate both chronological and biological age across species.
New Techniques Detail Embryos’ First Hours and Days
Jef Akst | Dec 1, 2017 | 10+ min read
New technologies reveal the dynamic changes in mouse and human embryos during the first week after fertilization.
The Role of DNA Base Modifications
Skirmantas Kriaucionis | Sep 1, 2017 | 10+ min read
Researchers are just beginning to scratch the surface of how several newly recognized epigenetic changes function in the genome.
New Epigenetic Mark Confirmed in Mammals
Jef Akst | Apr 1, 2016 | 2 min read
Methylation on adenine bases is involved in the dampening of gene expression in mammalian cells, according to a study.
Spit test predicts age
Megan Scudellari | Jun 23, 2011 | 1 min read
Scientists accurately determine age based on DNA methylation patterns from saliva samples.
The Footprints of Winter
Ralf Müller and Justin Goodrich | Mar 1, 2011 | 4 min read
Epigenetic marks laid down during the cold months of the year allow flowering in spring and summer.