epigenetics

Why Does IVF Produce More Baby Boys?

Though largely safe and well accepted, the IVF procedure causes defects in X chromosome inactivation which result in fewer girls being born.

Breast Cancer Cells Accumulate Epigenetic Changes Over Time

Researchers have found that healthy tissue samples taken from women with breast cancer are already ‘marked’ as being susceptible to turning cancerous.

Gene Modification Linked To DNA Repair

The 5hmC epigenetic modification could be used as a marker of DNA damage in detecting cancers, researchers say.

The Epigenetic Switch That Triggers Fat Cell Maturation

How do preadipocytes maintain plurpotency while remaining poised for differentiation? A unique bivalent epigenetic switch may be the answer.

Obesity: Paying For Your Grandparents’ Malnutrition?

Intergenerational effects could explain why obesity is predicted to hit the developing world hardest, scientists say.

Gene Editing Boosts The Efficiency Of Sperm Replacement Cells

Modifying the DNA methylation status of haploid stem cells has helped to improve the number of healthy mouse pups born.

7 Must-Read Stories In June 2015

From Singapore's top science movers and shakers to her young, rising scientists, here are some of our most popular articles from the month of June.

7 Must-Read Stories In May 2015

From classical music to educational achievements, there are the top stories that captured your attention in May.

Aging Epigenetically Reversed In Human Cell Lines

Epigenetic modification or adding glycine to cell culture media can make fibroblast cell lines young again, study says.