The Quest for Effective Treatments in Cancer Research: A Focus on U.S. Universities Cancer remains one of the most formidable challenges in modern medicine, with treatment-resistant tumors posing a significant barrier to effective care. Recent research from U.S. universities, particularly Duke University (2024 USNews Ranking: 7) and the University of Missouri, highlights innovative approaches to […]
Epigenetics
Retroelements and Aging: New Biomarker Research
The Role of Retroelements in Aging and Their Potential as Biomarkers for Biological Age On August 20, 2024, researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and TruDiagnostic unveiled a groundbreaking study that identifies a DNA marker associated with aging, linked to remnants of ancient viral genetic material known as retroelements. This research, published in the journal Aging […]
Frontiers in Epigenetics: NC State University’s Novel Array
The Intersection of Epigenetics and Environmental Exposure: A New Frontier in Disease Research On July 25, 2024, researchers at North Carolina State University unveiled a groundbreaking array designed to assess the methylation levels of genes within imprinted control regions (ICRs) of the human genome. This innovative technology offers a cost-effective method for exploring the potential […]
Contributions of UConn Students in Addiction Research
The Role of Epigenetics in Substance Use Disorders: Insights from UConn’s Sartor Laboratory On July 25, 2024, the University of Connecticut (UConn) announced that six students from the Sartor Laboratory received prestigious research awards for their groundbreaking work in the field of epigenetics and substance use disorders (SUD). The students—Afshin Seyednejad, Michael Lehane, Maria Cruceta […]
