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·March 11, 2021·5 min read

‘Hunker Down’ Stress Genes Boosted in Women Who Live in Violent Neighborhoods

Gene activity in immune cells is altered as a result of chronic stress for women who live in areas high in violence and poverty.

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·December 21, 2015·3 min read

Epigenetic Aging Accelerated by Lifetime Stress

Lifetime exposure to stress hormones affects the regulation of genes associated with aging and age related diseases, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics

·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Inheriting Trauma: Holocaust Survivors Pass Trauma to Their Children’s Genes

A new study reports preconception trauma can result in the transmission of epigenetic changes from the parent to children.

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·March 11, 2015·5 min read

Steroids Rapidly Restore Blood-Brain Barrier Function after Blast

Treatment with dexamethasone after a primary blast injury promoted fast recovery in an in vitro model of the BBB.

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·January 16, 2015·3 min read

Is it Possible to Reset Our Biological Clocks?

Glucocorticoids could help synchronize circadian rhythm, a new study reports.

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·September 27, 2013·4 min read

Mouse Studies Reveal Promising Vitamin D Based Treatment for MS

Researchers find a vitamin D based treatment can halt, and even reverse, the course of multiple sclerosis in mouse models.