Tampa (BLOOM) – Understanding the intricate process of aging has been a subject of fascination for scientists and researchers. While aging is a natural part of life, recent studies have shed light on ...

As people grow older, their immune systems do not simply slow down, they often become locked into a simmering, ...

DNA methylation is a widely studied epigenetic modification with crucial roles in gene regulation, development, and disease, particularly in cancer. It has immense potential as a biomarker for early ...

Genetic methylation tests have made their way from specialized research facilities to home convenience, allowing individuals to delve into the details of their DNA from the comfort of their homes.

DNA and RNA methylation, initially thought to operate as distinct pathways, have been shown to interact closely, shifting our understanding of gene regulation. A team of researchers from the ...

Xuehua Zhong (right), professor of biology at WashU, studies the evolutionary strategies that plants use to thrive and survive. She frequently studies Arabidopsis thaliana, or thale cress. Biologists ...

DNA methylation profiles in whole blood samples from 77 patients with CN-AML in The Cancer Genome Atlas (LAML cohort) were analyzed. Individual 5’-cytosine-phosphate-guanine-3’ (CpG) sites were ...

Biologists at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered the origin of a curious duplication that gives plants ...