Our Favorite Findings from the Epigenomic RoadmapMarch 10, 2015For those of you with a keen eye, you’ll have already noticed the mass of Epigenomic Roadmap Studies published in Nature in February. In order to help you navigate this mountain of results we’ve highlighted some of our favorite findings from this collection of papers. Here’s our Top Five Findings: Enhancer-like Elements Take Center Stage in […]
Zymo Research 5-mC and Quest™ 5-hmC ELISAs Take DNA Methylation Screens GlobalMarch 10, 2015The concept of ‘Acting Locally’ has struck a chord with many folks these days on topics ranging from groceries to government, which makes it easy to forget the last part of that meme: which is to also ‘Think Globally’. The R&D team from Zymo Research has kept that bigger picture in mind, and developed their […]
Epigenetic Sequencing Woes Overcome by Services Know-howMarch 1, 2015Sequencing technologies have created a dizzying number of opportunities for epigenetic researchers to explore questions that couldn’t be tackled before. Despite the immense power that sequencing delivers, though, the whole process still isn’t quite as simple as pushing a big red button, and watching the groundbreaking discoveries roll in. Even as sequencing becomes faster, easier, […]
Culture Shock: The Transition to Transformed Cell Alters the MethylomeFebruary 10, 2015Whether it’s making the monumental move to high school, switching jobs or experiencing the culture shock from moving countries, adjusting to a new environment isn’t always easy. Often we have to make concessions and tradeoffs, the extent of which is very much dependent on the type of environment we find ourselves in. It turns out […]
Epigenetic Clock Goes from Analog to iWatchFebruary 6, 2015Tick tock…we all know that life is a battle against the inevitability of time. But wouldn’t it be great if you could get a real idea of how your cells are aging? It may just help make 20 the new 30, that is when it comes to your chance of death. And that’s the ambitious […]