Targeting an Epigenetic Biomarker for Fragile X
Epigenetics is bringing a needed perspective to a important public health issue. Many people with Fragile X have autism, or symptoms of autism. The condition is associated with learning, physical,...
View ArticleIs Epigenetics the Basis of the ‘Autism Epidemic’?
There is a proverb, said by the famous British historical literary critic, who published the first English Dictionary. “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” – Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)...
View ArticleIdentical Twins are Not Identically Imprinted : Epigenome in Context of the...
As is the case with their fingerprints, imprinted genes are NOT identical in identical twins. In fact, methylation levels vary notably, yet randomly, in localized imprinted regulatory regions, between...
View ArticleTwin studies, Autism Risk, Epigenetic Molecular Trails in Utero
Researchers are keen to identify environmental causes of autism, using epigenetics. Twin studies in particular offer unique opportunities for clever researchers. The eye opening results of the...
View ArticleEpigenetics Links Prenatal Immunity and Autism
A mystery about the human brain is how its many regions develop and perform in unison. We are normally so blissfully unaware of our minds’ abilities, aren’t we?!!! Autism spectrum disorders show us how...
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