Daily Archives: March 1, 2011

Cancer and the Epigenome

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In cancer cells the epigenetic landscape is highly altered. Hypermethylation of certain stretches of DNA is the most well-studied epigenetic…

The Footprints of Winter

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Epigenetic marks laid down during the cold months of the year allow flowering in spring and summer.

Epigenetic Changes in Cancer

Written on March 1, 2011 at 5:14 pm, by

The study of how covalent marks on DNA and histones are involved in the origin and spread of cancer cells is also leading to new therapeutic strategies.

The Mark of Faith

Written on March 1, 2011 at 5:09 pm, by

Testing a central tenet of epigenetic regulation

Come Inside

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Editor’s Choice in Immunology

Epigenetics and Society

Written on March 1, 2011 at 4:33 pm, by

Did Erasmus Darwin foreshadow the tweaking of his grandson’s paradigm?

Sequence Analysis 101

Written on March 1, 2011 at 4:28 pm, by

A newbie’s guide to crunching next-generation sequencing data

Ready, Reset, Go

Written on March 1, 2011 at 3:51 pm, by

Rudolf Jaenisch enjoys climbing mountains, rafting rapids, and unraveling the secrets of pluripotency—knowledge that could someday lead to personalized regenerative medicine.

Bitter Pill

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Editor’s Choice in Drug Discovery

Calcium Kicks

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Editor’s Choice in Physiology