Like other factors such as age, sex, and genetics, smoking has a major impact on immune responses. This is the finding recently made by a team of scientists at the Institut Pasteur using the Milieu Intérieur cohort of 1,000 ...
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A new research paper titled "Epigenetic drift underlies epigenetic clock signals, but displays distinct responses to lifespan interventions, development, and cellular dedifferentiation" has been published in Aging.
Feb 6, 2024
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The epigenetic 'signature' of a rare, hard-to-diagnose breast tumor has been found by scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The discovery could lead to improved treatment guidelines and better outcomes for ...
Feb 2, 2024
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A new technology to increase visibility of cancer cells to the immune system using CRISPR has been developed, and could lead to a new way to treat cancer.
Jan 29, 2024
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A new research paper titled "Systematic analysis of the prognostic value and immunological function of LTBR in human cancer" has been published in Aging.
Jan 23, 2024
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Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial birth defects in humans, affecting more than 175,000 newborns around the world each year. Yet despite decades of research, it's still not known what causes most cases ...
Jan 23, 2024
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A recent study has reported that changes in mice sperm microRNAs brought about by aging may affect the growth and development of offspring. The finding adds to the growing literature on the effects of paternal aging on offspring.
Jan 12, 2024
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There is an unresolved debate about the extent to which the environment contributes to cancer risk. Although epidemiological studies suggest that environmental factors such as diet can certainly contribute, especially for ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Endocrine resistance—a major cause of breast cancer deaths—can be underpinned by an epigenetic change called DNA methylation, researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered. The team successfully ...
Jan 9, 2024
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A study from the University of Oulu, Finland, has uncovered compelling evidence linking maternal education levels at the time of pregnancy to children's epigenetic markers (DNA methylation) at key developmental stages: birth, ...
Dec 21, 2023
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