Shifting Sex: Social Stress Throws Epigenetics in Reverse for Female Bluehead WrassesJuly 15, 2019Have you ever run into an unexpected detour on your commute? Whether it be an ice patch, flood, or even a mudslide, mother nature can reroute even the best laid plans, but for some species, changes in the environment have much higher stakes than being late for work or that much needed vacation. In fact, […]
Mitochondrial Memes: How the Powerhouse of the Cell also Drives Epigenomic AlterationsJuly 12, 2019The appreciation of the mitochondrion as “the powerhouse of the cell” has become as culturally pervasive as some of our favorite memes; however, a powerful new study now shows that signals deriving from this double-membrane-bound ATP-generating organelle represent a major driving force behind alterations to the epigenome. A talented team of researchers from the lab […]
eBook: NeuroepigeneticsJuly 4, 2019It’s become increasing clear that epigenetic mechanisms have a unique role to play in the brain. From neurodevelopment, to memory, to brain function epigenetic mechanisms seem to be very important. These mechanisms are also frequently perturbed in neurological disorders. In this ebook, we’ve assembled summaries of research related to uncovering the many roles of epigenetics […]
Single Cell ChIP-Seq Seeks Out Cellular SubgroupsJuly 3, 2019When it comes to love, being single has its pros and cons. This is also true for cells, single cells give a lot high-resolution picture, but it’s often very difficult to get enough material. While other single cell methods have flourished with low inputs, studies of the heterogeneity of chromatin states by single cell chromatin […]
Epigenetic Heirlooms: The C. elegans Behavioral Legacy is Inherited Through Small RNAsJuly 2, 2019Some families have heirlooms that get passed down from generation to generation but if you’re a nematode, you might inherit more than just your Grandpa’s pocket watch! The phenomenon of transgenerational epigenetic inheritance (TEI) was first discovered in Caenorhabditis elegans, where environmental stressors can alter physiological responses in offspring up to 20 generations later! Since […]