Pap tests could one day tell women if they have breast or ovarian cancer
Two studies found genetic-based changes in the cervix that can detect other cancers.
Tag: epigenetics
Humans live much longer than chimps due to a slower epigenetic ‘clock’
Our cells look younger than those of chimps due to chemical changes to our genome when we branched away from ...
Researchers document first evidence of epigenetic inheritance via sperm
We're not sure yet if a father's experience can affect the health of offspring.
Stress as a child may leave you unable to cope with stress and depression later on
Stress -- it's never good for you. But sometimes, it's worse.
Research identifies the genes that make you go through puberty
In a collaborative effort by the Oregon Healthy and Science University and the University of Pittsburgh researchers have been able ...
Holocaust survivors encode trauma in their genes and pass it on to offspring
In a testament to epigenetics, researchers show that it's possible that the marks of trauma can be transmitted down to ...
Worker ants doubled in size by scientists to demonstrate epigenetics
Florida worker ants doubled in size after scientists performed chemical changes to their DNA. The ants were not genetically modified ...
