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Possible novel cognitive anti-ageing targets identified
Researchers have shown that two epigenetic regulators could be targeted to improve cognitive and behavioural decline in age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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HDAC3 inhibitors: a potential treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphomas?
A murine study found histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) inhibitors reverse epigenetic changes caused by CREBBP mutations found in lymphomas and could be developed into a novel therapy.
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Epigenome editing used to reverse gene mutation in mice
A study has demonstrated the success of changing the genome of mice, regulating the production of the C11orf46 gene.
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Root of childhood kidney cancer discovered
The earliest genetic root of Wilms' tumour has been discovered, which could not only lead to improved treatments but to one day being able to screen for cancers like this before tumours develop.
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Leukaemia cells can transform into non-cancerous cells
A new discovery that leukaemia type B cells can transform into different cells through epigenetic changes could lead to more effective therapies.
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Machine-learning algorithm developed to aid in epigenetic drug discovery
A machine-learning algorithm has been created that automates high-throughput screens of epigenetic medicines.
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Expert view: Challenges in drug discovery screening
The basic premise of drug discovery screening necessitates that the biological assays upon which it depends can be performed in a reproducible manner. In addition, the techniques employed must generate results that are biologically relevant and actionable.
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Detecting epigenetic signature may help people stay ahead of IBD
Researchers have reported finding on an epigenetic signature in patient cells that appears to predict inflammation risk in Crohn's disease...
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Scientists identify mechanism that links epigenetic change to memory reconsolidation
Researchers in the U.S. have identified a new link between epigenetic changes in the brains of rats and resulting translational control during fear memory reconsolidation.
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Scientists counter epigenetic reprogramming for ischemic cardiomyopathy patients
Congestive heart failure is a terminal disease that affects nearly 6 million people in the U.S.; yet its management is limited to symptomatic treatments as its causal mechanisms – including its most common form, ischemic cardiomyopathy – are unknown.
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pGENMi predicts genomic features associated with drug responses
A new system, pGENMi, could predict genomic features associated with drug responses, by identifying differences in gene expression...
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Administering hormones affects DNA
In an experiment with pigs, researchers have demonstrated for the first time that the administration of even extremely low doses of an endocrine disruptor - in this case, an endogenous oestrogen - leads to epigenetic changes in a pregnant sow’s DNA.
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Breast cancer could be prevented by targeting epigenetic proteins
Researchers have discovered that epigenetic proteins promote the proliferation of mammary gland stem cells in response to the sex hormone progesterone.
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New epigenetic drug against Mantle Cell Lymphoma
A new study presents an epigenetic drug capable of slowing down cell growth in Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)...
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ISSCR 2018 to highlight research driving new discoveries and advances in regenerative medicine
Progress in stem cell research and its translation to medicine is the focus of the International Society for Stem Cell Research annual meeting 20-23 June at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia.