A question of discipline? No, there are probably also physiological reasons. Ferdinand von Meyenn is Assistant Professor of ...

Anyone who has ever tried to get rid of a few extra kilos knows the frustration: the weight drops initially, only to be back ...

Obesity creates lasting epigenetic changes in fat cells, making weight regain easier. Early prevention is key, as these ...

In recent years, we have seen exciting developments in the field of epigenetics, which promise to answer some of the open questions in the post-genomic era, such as why two neighbouring cells with ...

The maximum life span of each species is estimated using the age of its longest-living member, and these vary by orders of magnitude among mammals. Now, scientists propose that "epigenetics" could at ...

This annual review issue is dedicated to “Epigenetics” an emerging but fast growing field in the postgenomic era involving nonMendelian heritable changes in gene expression that are not ...

This work can explain why many people who lose weight may fail to maintain that loss over long periods of time... | Genetics ...

Previous research has also noted a loss of identity of fat cells in obese mice. This "cellular identity crisis" may be what ...

He discovered both DNA and epigenetics can play a huge role in outcomes. And now he’s porting it to Web3. “DNA provides the genetic blueprint we're born with, determining everything from our ...

Researchers have discovered a mechanism behind the yo-yo effect: fat cells have a memory that is based on epigenetics.

Now, epigenetics is changing the game. Japan's popular hot spring baths come with a unique requirement, full nudity for anyone entering the onsen. The BBC's Rajan Datar explores the stunning ...