Epigenetics of Cancer Timeline

Epigenetic mechanisms have been studied in cancer for decades. Unfortunately, we haven’t been around that long, but check out these… [ more ]

5-hmC as a Cancer Diagnostic

We’ve heard that DNA methylation can get messed up in cancer, but what about 5-hydroxymethylation (5-hmC)? In a recent report,… [ more ]

DNA Methylation in Cancer Goes the Distance via Enhancers

We like having all the important things close by—a stash of chocolate, a latte, and the remote control. But sometimes… [ more ]

miRNAs that Bind Coding Sequences are Specialized for Inhibiting Translation

We all have our specialties—maybe yours is in histone modifications or maybe you can name every American Idol winner. In… [ more ]

MBD-SNP Analysis Shows that Prostate Cancer is Personal

These days, everyone wants to stand out. Just look at Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj—in fact, you can’t not look… [ more ]