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1 day ago

Maternal iron deficiency causes male-to-female sex reversal in mouse embryos - Nature

Iron metabolism is crucial for male sex determination in mammals through its role in histone demethylation.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: Contact lenses give people infrared vision

New contact lenses enable infrared vision, even with eyes shut, enhancing visual perception.
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fromNature
2 weeks ago

'Landmark' evolution study shows how rice inherits tolerance to cold without DNA changes

Rice plants can pass on cold tolerance epigenetically without altering their genomes, suggesting new evolutionary mechanisms influenced by environmental pressures.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: Contact lenses give people infrared vision

New contact lenses enable infrared vision, even with eyes shut, enhancing visual perception.
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fromNature
2 weeks ago

'Landmark' evolution study shows how rice inherits tolerance to cold without DNA changes

Rice plants can pass on cold tolerance epigenetically without altering their genomes, suggesting new evolutionary mechanisms influenced by environmental pressures.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

7 Big Questions About Cancer, Answered

Cancer understanding has evolved to include not just genetic mutations but also epigenetic changes that influence gene expression.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

7 Big Questions About Cancer, Answered

Cancer development is influenced by both genetic mutations and epigenetic changes, highlighting the complexity of treatment and understanding.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

7 Big Questions About Cancer, Answered

Cancer understanding has evolved to include not just genetic mutations but also epigenetic changes that influence gene expression.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

7 Big Questions About Cancer, Answered

Cancer development is influenced by both genetic mutations and epigenetic changes, highlighting the complexity of treatment and understanding.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Childhood Trauma and Biological Aging

Epigenetic clocks can measure biological aging and its implications on health.
Trauma has been linked to accelerated biological aging, influencing disease onset.
New biomarkers can help predict PTSD risk and evaluate trauma treatments.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma and Resilience

Intergenerational trauma transmits unresolved family traumas and biological changes across generations, impacting emotional and psychological health.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Childhood Trauma and Biological Aging

Epigenetic clocks can measure biological aging and its implications on health.
Trauma has been linked to accelerated biological aging, influencing disease onset.
New biomarkers can help predict PTSD risk and evaluate trauma treatments.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma and Resilience

Intergenerational trauma transmits unresolved family traumas and biological changes across generations, impacting emotional and psychological health.
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Parenting
fromNature
2 months ago

Can trauma from violence be genetically inherited? Scientists debate Syria refugee study

Intergenerational trauma from conflict in Syria may leave epigenetic marks on future generations' genes, suggesting a biological legacy of trauma.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Bryan Johnson, the forty-something magnate who claims to have the penis of a 22-year-old

Johnson's unusual comparison between his nighttime erections and those of his teenage son sparked significant social media commentary and public concern over his methods and motivations.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

New inheritance mechanism unrelated to DNA is discovered by chance

The discovery of inherited traits in worms is linked to proteins with prion-like properties, revealing a new mechanism of inheritance beyond traditional genetic understanding.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

This Gates-backed startup can fine-tune plants for specific purposes-without ever touching their genes

Epigenetic treatments can enhance crop longevity without altering their DNA, helping them withstand challenges like drought.
Health
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Living with extreme heat might make you age faster

Chronic exposure to extreme heat accelerates biological aging, influencing health beyond immediate conditions.
Health
fromNature
3 months ago

How quickly are you ageing? What molecular 'clocks' can tell you about your health

The Kardashian family showcased epigenetic testing on reality TV, sparking mixed reactions in the scientific community about the implications for medical research.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

A Moving Film About Anxiety, Depression, and Real Pain

Epigenetics and its impact on trauma are increasingly relevant to therapists, influencing therapy practices profoundly.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Fairy Tale or Trap? How Beauty Ideals Imprint Young Brains

Beauty ideals imprint on the brain during puberty, shaping lifelong body image perceptions.
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fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Archetypes and Their Biological Roots

Archetypes are universal patterns that unite humanity beyond cultural boundaries.
Epigenetics illustrate the influence of generational trauma on archetypal behaviors.
Overvalued beliefs can exacerbate negative archetypal distortions, leading to pathology.
Hormonal imprinting sheds light on lifelong archetypal behaviors.
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

Fat cell memories: Why it's hard to maintain healthy weight DW 11/22/2024

"Our study indicates one reason why maintaining body weight after initial weight loss is difficult. It means that one would have to 'fight' this memory to maintain body weight," said Ferdinand von Meyenn.
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