From 3-D to epigenetically-effected 4-D genome make-up
Discoveries in 3-D Genome Make-Up and Genetic Changes: Clarification of differences amidst chromosome pairs and how gene expression is effected by chromosome folding Excerpt: “…offers […]
epigenetic landscape
The anti-entropic force of “Nature”
Exploring the Epigenome A National Institutes of Health-funded consortium publishes 111 reference maps of DNA and histone marks. By Jenny Rood | February 18, 2015 […]
RNA-mediated epigenetic modification via DNA-methylation
I have repeatedly used the phrase “RNA-directed DNA methylation and RNA-mediated amino acid substitutions” in the context of links from the epigenetic landscape to the […]
All of “like kind” (Part 2)
See: All of “like kind” in the (bigger) family I’ve since tried, but failed, to succinctly express my thoughts about representations in the article All […]
Environment epigenetically shapes the immune system
Environment, more than genetics, shapes immune system 1) –with my emphasis Re: “There’s nothing here that is revolutionary or requires rethinking of our assumptions about […]
Unified nutritional and molecular mechanisms
Endogenous Hydrogen Sulfide Production Is Essential for Dietary Restriction Benefits Article image: Excerpt: “…unifying nutritional and molecular mechanisms remain elusive.” Reported as Molecular mechanism behind […]
Chemical ecology and RNA-mediated control of DNA loops
DNA Loop-the-Loops A new full-genome map indicates how DNA is folded within the nuclei of human cells.By Kate Yandell | December 11, 2014 Excerpt: “…many […]
Are evolutionary theorists ‘nob ends’?
Interview – Prof Brian Cox and Robin Ince Robin Ince “Am I wrong to sometimes be scared of science idiots?” Brian Cox “…my favoured response […]
Nutrient-dependent gene duplication in plants (but not animals?)
Divergence of Gene Body DNA Methylation and Evolution of Plant Duplicate Genes Excerpt 1) “A recent study demonstrated that the DNA methylation in promoter may […]
Evolutionary theorists and evolutionary theists live under rocks
CRISPR/Cas: Not Just for DNA Anymore Excerpt 1) “Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past two years, you’ve heard of CRISPR/Cas9, an RNA-guided […]