By analysing the unique fragmentation patterns of cfDNA, researchers are unlocking new possibilities for early disease detection, including cancer and prenatal testing. This cutting-edge field combines insights from epigenetics and nucleosome positioning to develop sensitive diagnostic tools that could transform healthcare.
Discover the fascinating world of epigenetics, where our genes are influenced not only by our DNA but also by our environment.
Explore how liquid biopsy works for neurodegenerative disease diagnosis; including advantages over traditional methods and promising biomarkers.
5hmC is far more than just a transient step in the DNA demethylation pathway as it has broad implications for gene regulation, cellular differentiation, brain function, genome stability, and disease.
DNA methylation serves as a pivotal epigenetic mechanism that significantly influences gene regulation by recruiting proteins that facilitate gene repression or by hindering transcription factors
Understanding how alterations in CpG island methylation contribute to disease states, including cancer, may provide novel targets for treatment.
The study of genomic DNA (gDNA) has revolutionised the field of genetics, allowing scientists to gain a deeper understanding of how traits are inherited and how genetic variations contribute to disease.
Heterochromatin is a condensed form of chromatin that plays an essential role in maintaining genomic stability. Disruptions in its formation can lead to disease. We explore the mysteries of heterochromatin and its vital role in genome organisation.
biomodal has just announced it has filed a lawsuit against New England Biolabs in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) specimens are commonly used for long-term storage in research and clinical settings, including immunohistochemistry, oncology, and genomics.
