$3M Templeton Foundation grant focuses on epigenetic biomarkers
WSU researchers will attempt to anticipate and prevent diseases by looking for epigenetic biomarkers/diagnostics for disease.
epigenetics
Shifting the genetic paradigm with epigenetics
From the American Association for the Advancement of Science PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University biologist Michael Skinner isn’t one to shy away from a good fight. In fact, prominently displayed on his webpage are the words: “If you are not doing something controversial, you are not doing something important.”
March 24: Skinner to present Distinguished Faculty Address
PULLMAN, Wash. – Michael Skinner has been selected to give the 2016 Distinguished Faculty Address as part of the annual Showcase celebration.
Study: How environment may have affected ancient societies
PULLMAN, Wash. – A new study in PLOS ONE shows for the first time that epigenetic marks on DNA can be detected in a large number of ancient human remains. This could improve understanding about the effects of famine and disease in the ancient world.
Research finds female descendants susceptible to stress
PULLMAN, Wash. – A new study by researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and Washington State University shows that male and female rats are affected differently by ancestral exposure to a common fungicide, vinclozolin. Female rats whose great-grandparents were exposed become much more vulnerable to stress.