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·September 27, 2022·5 min read

Study Shows Transmission of Epigenetic Memory Across Multiple Generations

By altering the epigenetic markers on chromosomes, researchers witnessed changed gene expression in offspring and grand-offspring. The findings reveal the occurrence of transgenerational epigenetic inheritance.

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·July 16, 2022·5 min read

Loss of Male Sex Chromosome Leads to Earlier Death for Men

Study reports that age-related loss of the Y chromosome in men is linked to heart muscle scarring and an increased risk of heart failure. The findings may explain why men tend to die, on average, seven years younger than women.

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·July 1, 2022·5 min read

Researchers Uncover New Pathway for Accumulation of Age-Promoting ‘Zombie Cells’

Oxidative damage to telomeres can trigger cellular senescence. The findings could lead to the development of new therapeutics for healthy aging and to combat cancers.

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·October 9, 2019·3 min read

Researchers are finding molecular mechanisms behind women’s biological clock

Study of female fertility from age 9 to menopause reveals specific mechanisms that may affect fertility at different ages. The mechanisms depend on naturally occurring chromosome errors that vary depending on age.

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·November 27, 2018·5 min read

How Ancient Virus Got Cannabis High

Researchers provide the first cannabis chromosome map, revealing ancient viruses contributed to the evolution of marijuana.

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·June 29, 2018·5 min read

The Hidden Complexity Underlying a Common Cause of Autism

Researchers have uncovered genetic interactions that modulate variable symptoms associated with ASD.

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·January 25, 2018·3 min read

Letting Silenced Genes Speak

A new study reports there may be hope that epigenetic diseases could, some day, be cured.

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·December 11, 2017·3 min read

Updated Brain Cell Map Connects Various Brain Diseases to Specific Cell Types

UCSD researchers have developed a single cell sequencing method that can map the cellular origin of a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

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·February 20, 2015·3 min read

New Clues to Causes of Birth Defects

Researchers report they believe they have found a possible clue as to why older mothers have higher risk of offspring with birth defects characterized by abnormal chromosome numbers.