Aging may "erase" the epigenetic markers that control gene expression in the brain, and this may snowball to cause unintended ...

The brain may lose control over which genes get expressed as it ages.

It is well known that chronic inflammation can increase a person’s cancer risk, but the underlying mechanisms remain unknown. Now, a new study reveals, in a mouse model of colitis, gut tissues may ...

Why do animals behave differently, and what are the consequences of this? A research team from the Collaborative Research ...

Chronic inflammation can raise a person's risk of cancer, and a new study reveals key details about how that might happen in the gut and points to better ways to identify and reduce risk.

Epigenetic therapies are offering a more targeted way to treat some lymphomas by changing how genes are turned on or off ...

Background Estimators of biological age, such as epigenetic clocks, are promising biomarkers for neurological disorders where the risk significantly increases with age, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD ...

Gout is an inflammatory joint disease caused by abnormal uric acid metabolism, characterized by the deposition of urate crystals in joints and surrounding tissues, leading to acute or chronic ...

New research in C. elegans from scientists at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) helps explain how changes in the parents’ lysosomes that promote longevity are transferred to their offspring.

Tara-Lyn Camilleri receives funding from from Australian Graduate Women, a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for education and supports women in postgraduate education with scholarships. Her ...

Marc Santos is a Guides Staff Writer from the Philippines with a BA in Communication Arts and over six years of experience in writing gaming news and guides. He plays just about everything, from ...