Anyone who has ever tried to get rid of a few extra kilos knows the frustration: the weight drops initially, only to be back ...
In this new science of "epigenetics," researchers are exploring how nature and nurture combine to cause behavior, traits, and illnesses that genes alone can't explain, ranging from sexual ...
Researchers have discovered a mechanism behind the yo-yo effect: fat cells have a memory that is based on epigenetics.
A question of discipline? No, there are probably also physiological reasons. Ferdinand von Meyenn is Assistant Professor of ...
Epigenetics is the study of molecular processes that influence the flow of information between a constant DNA sequence and variable gene expression patterns. This includes investigation of nuclear ...
Longevity is becoming mainstream. A central player has become hormones who hold the power to radically transform our ...
Violence and its epigenetic consequences. Violence against women is not only a social problem, but also has profound ...
Obesity creates lasting epigenetic changes in fat cells, making weight regain easier. Early prevention is key, as these ...
They remain the same even after a diet. The team led by Ferdinand von Meyenn, Professor of Nutrition and Metabolic ...
Have you ever struggled to keep the weight off after shedding those extra pounds? It turns out, the challenge may not just be ...