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Scientists reveals that obesity is a neurodevelopmental disorder
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 1 (ANI): A team of researchers reports that molecular mechanisms of brain development during early life are likely a major determinant of obesity risk.
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Researchers find epigenetic treatment can aid regrowth of sensory, motor n
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 21 (ANI): Currently, there are no effective treatments for spinal cord injury; physical rehabilitation can help patients regain some mobility, but the outcomes are severely limited in severe cases due to the failure of spinal neurons to regenerate naturally after i
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Mechanism linking mutations in the 'dark matter' of the genome to cancer:
Updated : 3 years, 11 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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Researchers find epigenetic biomarkers to predict premature births
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 5 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that a signature found in the cheek cells of mothers and fathers of preterm infants may help develop a test to determine whether pregnancy may end too early.
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Researchers discover new epigenetic biomarkers that can predict premature
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 1 (ANI): One thing that is extremely tough to predict is the birth of a baby. The doctors usually suggest a date, but the baby is born before or after it. A premature baby needs to be kept in an incubator for some time and is at risk of developing infections too. But c
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Study on twins finds type 2 diabetes clues in epigenetic changes
Updated : 4 years, 6 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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Study finds genetic, epigenetic 'origin story' of pediatric liver cancer
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Hiroshima [Japan], September 26 (ANI): Researchers from Hiroshima University recently analysed the molecular findings of almost 160 pediatric liver cancer cases, leading to the discovery of molecular markers that would help in understanding and treating the considerable variation in prognose
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Genetic, epigenetic 'origin story' of pediatric liver cancer discovered du
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Hiroshima [Japan], September 21 (ANI): During a recent study, Hiroshima University researchers analysed the molecular findings of almost 160 pediatric liver cancer cases which led to the discovery of molecular markers that would help to understand and treat the considerable variation in prog
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DNA-based lifestyle is future of healthcare: Pioneer of Indian biohacking
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI/ThePRTree): Did you know the healthiest lifestyle is your DNA-based lifestyle? Because only your DNA-based lifestyle has diet, supplements and exercises that are personalised according to your DNA that carries genetic codes for the lifestyle diseases you may
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How environmental exposures before conception may impact fetal development
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Michigan [US], March 18 (ANI): A new report published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests older age and alcohol consumption in the year leading up to conception also may have an impact by epigenetically altering a specific gene during the development of human eggs or
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Vieroots, a health start-up based out of Bengaluru and Kochi, backed by ac
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], November 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): Health and wellness have been one of the few verticals that have seen a meteoric rise in the last couple of years, more so during the pandemic. Vieroots Wellness Solutions, a health start-up, based out of Bengaluru and Kochi, has now
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Mapping fundamentals of how cells go awry is a way to prevent cancer
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 24 (ANI): A new paper suggests that sometime in the future, scientists may be able to prevent cancer by controlling two proteins that operate deep inside the quagmire of epigenetic cell fate transitions.
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