Epigenetics, the study of changes in gene function that do not involve alterations to the DNA sequence, plays a pivotal role in understanding the complex interplay between genetics and the environment. The review article “Epigenetics and Environmental Health” provides an in-depth analysis of how epigenetic modifications can influence the onset and progression of various diseases, particularly cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Immune dysfunction mechanism discovered in stroke and heart attack patients
Every year, between 250,000 and 300,000 people in Germany suffer from a stroke or heart attack.
April 23, 2024