5 stories tagged #epigenetics

  1. Epigenetic Clock Reveals Why Native Hawaiians Age Faster
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    Epigenetic Clock Reveals Why Native Hawaiians Age Faster

    New study links epigenetic markers to early aging and higher disease risk in Native Hawaiians, before clinical diagnosis.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Can Father's Exercise, Diet, and Stress Shape His Children's Health?
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    Can Father's Exercise, Diet, and Stress Shape His Children's Health?

    New research reveals that paternal lifestyle could influence offspring health through epigenetic changes.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Heartbeats Halt Cancer Growth: New Mechanical Therapy on the Horizon
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    Heartbeats Halt Cancer Growth: New Mechanical Therapy on the Horizon

    Groundbreaking study reveals the physical force of a beating heart suppresses cancer cell multiplication and spread. Researchers are developing mechanical therapies to mimic this effect.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. How Human Adaptability Shaped Our Survival and Diversity
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    How Human Adaptability Shaped Our Survival and Diversity

    Professor Herman Pontzer explains how human adaptability, driven by biology and environment, has made us the most successful species on Earth.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  5. Your Immune System's Secret: It's Not Just Genes, It's Your Life Story
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    Your Immune System's Secret: It's Not Just Genes, It's Your Life Story

    New research reveals how past infections and exposures epigenetically reprogram your immune system, explaining why some get sicker than others.

    3mo ago 2 min read