These are chemical changes to DNA or histone proteins that do not alter the DNA sequence itself but affect how genes are expressed. Examples include DNA methylation and histone acetylation, which can ...

The SPRQ chemistry brings three major benefits: 4x lower DNA input, 33% higher sequencing yield and more accurate direct methylation detection. With only 500 ng of DNA needed for a human whole genome, ...

Israel and Hamas agreed on the first draft of a ceasefire deal on Wednesday (January 15, 2025), signalling the biggest step yet toward an end to the conflict. Among other things, the 60-day ...

Dunn, recently carried out a study exploring how DNA methylation, an epigenetic modification that entails the addition of a methyl group to the DNA, contributes to the well-documented relationship ...

While most known types of DNA damage are fixed by our cells' in-house DNA repair mechanisms, some forms of DNA damage evade repair and can persist for many years, new research shows.

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Introduction: DNA methylation inhibitors have been approved for the prevention of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and their safety profile is not fully characterized. This study was aimed at evaluating ...

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A 2015 report published by a private genomics testing company found that 2% of 345 hot dogs tested contained traces of human DNA. However, it was unclear whether that report was a peer-reviewed ...