What makes monozygotic tweens different if they have almost the same genotype? If all cells in an organism have the same DNA sequence, why are there so many different cell types?

Epigenetic changes on the DNA are diverse. Together they impact a wide range of biological processes such as organism development and disease progression.

Epigenetic changes on the DNA are affected by our diet, our physical activity, stresses and other environmental factors.

Cancer cells carry epigenetic changes on their DNA, and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, are highly affected by epigenetics.

The effects of sports go beyond fitness and muscle building, they also influence our epigenetics.

Since the 1950s, important milestones have been achieved in the field. Future discoveries promise a greater impact in society.

Cell therapy combined with epigenetic drugs could lead to better patient outcome in AML and other cancers.

People do fasting for many reasons. Its effects on human epigenetics are not well known yet, but some insights in mice have been found.

DNA methylation has been termed as the epigenetic clock for its correlation with the chronological age of cells. Nonetheless, more epigenetic factors of ageing have been found in the last years.

Even though not many direct-to-consumer epigenetic products are available yet, some are already making its way to the market. Check some cases in this blog post.

Researchers are gaining insights into anti-ageing mechanisms and treatments, but in the meantime, we should preserve our youthfullness with an epigenetic diet.

Can changing your diet lead to a healthier lifestyle and longer lifespan? Check out how caloric restriction plays a role in our biological clocks.