DNA methylation

SCIENCE & TECH NEWS AND POPULAR ARTICLES ON HEALTH, AGING, INSURTECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP – WEEK OF 11/12/2018

Epigenetic and Insurtech Update, Week of November 12, 2018 Jon Sabes on the SpotOn Insurance Podcast: The Science of Epigenetics and Life Insurance http://spotoninsurance.com/podcast/science-epigenetics-life-insurance/ The new frontiers of epigenetics https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/opinion–the-new-frontiers-of-epigenetics-65076 Methylation-based cancer early detection shows promise in preliminary trials https://www.genomeweb.com/liquid-biopsy/methylation-based-cancer-early-detection-method-shows-promise-preliminary-studies DNA methylation changes uncovered in undernourished children https://www.genomeweb.com/epigenetics-research/dna-methylation-changes-uncovered-undernourished-children The Internet of Bodies is Here. Are …

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DNA Methylation: Timekeeper of Biological Age

Health & Aging / By Jon Sabes

This recorded webinar on biological aging was published on June 1, 2018 and given by Dr. Steve Horvath. Cellular senescence, telomere shortening, and changes in gene expression have been well documented to contribute to the aging process. Recently, researchers have found that epigenetic changes, such as the presence of methyl groups in close proximity to …

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SCIENCE & TECH NEWS AND POPULAR ARTICLES ON HEALTH, AGING, INSURTECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP – WEEK OF 4/20/2018

Science & Tech / By Jon Sabes

Epigenetics and Insurtech Roundup 4-20-2018: Japanese University study finds that enduring cold temperatures alters fat cell epigenetics https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-04-cold-temperatures-fat-cell-epigenetics.html This is why people in Minnesota have thick skin! In all seriousness, what science is saying is further proof that your environment alters your genetic expression. The body of scientific evidence continues to build. DNA Methylation and …

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SCIENCE & TECH NEWS AND POPULAR ARTICLES ON HEALTH, AGING, INSURTECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP – WEEK OF 3/31/20189

Science & Tech / By Jon Sabes

A new installment on the website, and hopefully a regular, is a roundup of some news on epigenetics and insurtech. There is a tremendous amount of activity in the fields of molecular biology and insurance, its challenging to keep up. So here is some recent news, curated for your enjoyment! AI-Enabled Wearable Tech Could Help …

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