How might our growing understanding of genomics, epigenetics, and the microbiome ... How might curricula, training methods, and the definition of medical competency change? Consider the impact ...

There is growing evidence linking the pathophysiology of several cerebrovascular diseases to micronutrient and macronutrient deficiencies or excesses through a variety of epigenetic mechanisms. This ...

Reprogramming also refers to the erasure and re-establishment of epigenetic marks during mammalian germ cell development. Here, the authors map X-chromosome activity during female mouse germ cell ...

Martin Luther King Day recognizes his achievements and asks the nation to assess what the country can do to ensure ...

Dec. 11, 2024 — A new study estimates that more than 9000 insects and other native invertebrates have become extinct in Australia since European arrival in 1788 and between 1-3 additional ...

In this Review, the authors present an overview of epigenetic alterations implicated in prostate cancer pathophysiology, focusing on epigenetic diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. Development ...

Emilie joined the Scientist as an assistant editor in 2023 after writing for publications such as the Guardian, Scientific American, and STAT. She has a degree in chemistry and a PhD in biophysics, ...

Regulators in the US and Europe have started to review Novartis' biosimilar version of Biogen's big-selling multiple sclerosis therapy Tysabri, which could reach the market next year. If approved ...

Jan. 17, 2025 — A new study has found older-looking brains in adults with sickle cell disease, helping to explain the cognitive challenges experienced by such individuals. A brain image from a ...