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DNA methylation

Coverage of DNA methylation in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 15 · 00:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 6 · 23:01 UTC
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  • HEALTHJul 6 · 23:01 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    How air pollution may affect fertility

    A study in the Human Reproduction journal found that exposure to outdoor air pollutants like ozone and nitrogen dioxide during sperm development may alter DNA methylation in sperm, potentially affecting fertility and offspring health. Researchers identified 39 methylation changes linked to pollutants, including the gene GNAS associated with embryonic development.

  • SCIENCEApr 15 · 00:00 UTCNATURE NEWS
    Molecular basis for methylation-sensitive editing by Cas9

    ThermoCas9, a methylation-sensitive genome-editing enzyme, was characterized in a study published in Nature. The enzyme shows potential for targeting hypomethylated DNA regions in cancer cells, offering new possibilities for precision oncology applications.

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