Professor Tim Spector of The Department of Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology, external at King's College London, explains what epigenetics are. Using the example of identical twins, he shows how ...
Scientists have long tried to pin down the causes of autism spectrum disorder. Recent studies have expanded the search for genetic links from identifying genes toward epigenetics, the study of factors ...
Researchers assessed DNA methylation at 800,000 sites in the genome in blood samples collected from 900 people. The study includes extensive clinical information on participants, who all provided ...
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the obesity epidemic is not restricted to people in Western countries who eat bad diets and are not very active. In developing countries, it is estimated that over 115 ...
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IVF may raise risk of certain disorders in babies — and epigenetic 'signatures' in the placenta could explain why
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), may affect the epigenetics of the placenta, slightly raising the risk of certain health impacts for babies. To date, ART ...
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