Metastable epialleles may sound like complex science, but they help explain why identical animals can still look and act ...

Epigenetic changes in the placenta may shape how the fetal brain develops and thus influence the risk of psychiatric disorders.

The study focused on DNA methylation, a process where chemical marks are added to DNA and help control which genes are turned on or off.

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 7 of Aging (Aging-US) on July 17, 2025, titled “The influence of ...

Enzymatic Methyl-seq (EM-seq ™) uses a series of enzymatic reactions to generate single-base resolution DNA methylation profiles, and offers improved sensitivity at slightly lower sequencing depths. 1 ...

“Think of DNA as an instruction manual,” Worthey said. “It tells our cells how to form, operate, and interact with their surroundings.” Most DNA is stored in the cell nucleus. A small portion is found ...

DNA and RNA methylation, initially thought to operate as distinct pathways, have been shown to interact closely, shifting our understanding of gene regulation. A team of researchers from the ...

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 3, on March 12, 2025, titled "DNA methylation entropy is a biomarker for aging." Researchers Jonathan Chan, Liudmilla Rubbi ...

Review: The Role of Folic Acid in DNA Methylation and Breast Cancer. Image Credit: Prostock-studio / Shutterstock A review article published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition ...