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Study sheds light on epigenetic changes in cancer progression
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Every cell produces its own proteins by utilising the genetic information contained in its genes. Mutations are changes in this information that can disrupt the function of the affected proteins. This is known as cancer genetics in oncology. However, in recent decades, a new area has emerged
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Exercise linked to beneficial epigenetic changes in new twin study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A new study of twins indicates that consistent exercise can change not just waistlines but the very molecules in the human body that influence how genes behave.
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Mechanism linking mutations in the 'dark matter' of the genome to cancer:
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 14 (ANI): A research study by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sheds light on that mystery, providing clues that may link mutations to epigenetic changes, and may point to potential drug targets to reduce the risk for people born with certain genetic mutations.
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Study on twins finds type 2 diabetes clues in epigenetic changes
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Lund [Sweden], November 22 (ANI): Identical twins share the same DNA, but one twin can suffer from type 2 diabetes while the other twin does not develop the disease.
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Stress in the womb lead to mental resilience later in life?
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 1 (ANI): Like other animals, humans can be prepared via epigenetic changes to face the environment their mother experienced during pregnancy, a recent study suggests.
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Epigenetic changes at birth linked to fighting, lying habits in kids
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 12 (ANI): Exposure to alcohol, smoking and stressful events during pregnancy can lead to epigenetic changes - external modifications to DNA that turn genes 'on' or 'off' - at birth, linked to early onset of fighting, lying and stealing habits
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