transgenerational inheritance – The Nexus of Epigenetics
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Epigenetics and the geopolitical history of the 20th century
February 12, 2015 March 31, 2015 ~ Shea Robison	~ 4 Comments	
by Shea Robison (@EpigeneticsGuy) While there is a growing acceptance of epigenetics, there is still a lot of skepticism from within conventional genetics about the claims emerging from epigenetics. The most common rejoinders against the significance of epigenetics are either that the findings of epigenetics are novel but inconsequential, or that epigenetics has always been an accepted … Continue reading Epigenetics and the geopolitical history of the 20th century
January 10, 2015 January 15, 2015 ~ Shea Robison	~ Leave a comment	
by Shea Robison (@EpigeneticsGuy) Understanding the Impact of Epigenetics podcast Below are links to posts and papers I mention in this podcast about epigenetics and health that I participated in as a panel member hosted by the health and fitness website BreakingMuscle.com: When it Comes to Epigenetics, How Much Fun is Too Much? Comment and Reply Epigenetics By Any Other Name? What … Continue reading “Understanding the Impact of Epigenetics” podcast
More Than Science IV: The Challenges of Epigenetics to our Traditional Ethics
September 23, 2014 September 23, 2014 ~ Shea Robison	~ 2 Comments	
Because epigenetic marks are distinct from genetic mutations in a number of fundamental ways “the threshold issue will be whether, as a matter of ethics and law, it is appropriate to engage in ‘epigenetic exceptionalism.’” Given the unique scientific challenges raised by epigenetics, such as the possibilities for rapid adaptation and transgenerational inheritance, the configuration of the liberties and the resulting ethics recommended from epigenetics may not be compatible with conventional politics; then again, perhaps they are. What the politics of epigenetics are or may become is yet to be seen, but elaborating the different possibilities at this early stage of the emergence of epigenetics is my project.
Epigenetics Minority Report Part I: Epigenetics, blame, precrime and politics
September 11, 2014 January 18, 2015 ~ Shea Robison	~ 2 Comments	
by Shea Robison (@EpigeneticsGuy) If you picked up the movie reference in the title to this post, you are likely (hopefully) asking yourself “Minority Report? And epigenetics? Really?” The answer to this question is “Yes…perhaps,” but while the reference is meant in fun, this connection between epigenetics and Minority Report raises some serious points for discussion. … Continue reading Epigenetics Minority Report Part I: Epigenetics, blame, precrime and politics
August 19, 2014 September 16, 2014 ~ Shea Robison	~ 4 Comments	
by Shea Robison (@EpigeneticsGuy) This post began as a simple reply to a comment from Alison M to this post about epigenetics and drug discovery, but suddenly bloomed into a full-fledged post of its own. Below is Alison M's original comment in italics for purely aesthetic purposes, followed by my reply (and I think Alison is actually … Continue reading When it Comes to Epigenetics, How Much Fun is Too Much? Comment and Reply
Autism, Ethics and Epigenetics
by Shea Robison (@EpigeneticsGuy) In a recent post I summarize the May 2014 article “Mosaic Epigenetic Dysregulation of Ectodermal Cells in Autism Spectrum Disorder.” This article details the gathering and analysis of genetic data in order to determine whether ASD has genetic or epigenetic causes. One of the causes associated with ASD is advanced maternal age … Continue reading Autism, Ethics and Epigenetics
Epigenetics By Any Other Name? What Epigenetics Should and Should Not Be
by Shea Robison (@EpigeneticsGuy) As discussed here and here, epigenetics is rapidly emerging as a prominent focus of study in the natural and life sciences, but has not quite yet made much of an impact on public awareness. (For those unfamiliar with epigenetics, the name comes from the Greek root epi-, meaning ‘above’ or ‘over,’ which … Continue reading Epigenetics By Any Other Name? What Epigenetics Should and Should Not Be
August 7, 2014 September 16, 2014 ~ Shea Robison	~ Leave a comment	
by Shea Robison (@EpigeneticsGuy) Early Life Nutrition, Epigenetics and Programming of Later Life Disease Author: Mark H. Vickers Journal: Nutrient Publication Date: June 2, 2014 Affiliation: Liggins Institute and Gravida, National Centre for Growth and Development, University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1142, New Zealand Policy Implications: This paper is a review of the human and … Continue reading Early Life Nutrition, Epigenetics and Programming of Later Life Disease
Epigenetics Before Epigenetics was Cool?
July 30, 2014 May 30, 2018 ~ Shea Robison	~ 2 Comments	
by Shea Robison (@EpigeneticsGuy) May 30, 2018: This was one of the first blog posts I ever wrote. In the nearly five years since, my views on some aspects have evolved considerably from the positions I express in this post, particularly in regards to the strength of the evidence for transgenerational epigenetic inheritance in humans. These … Continue reading Epigenetics Before Epigenetics was Cool?
The EPA and Epigenetics: Baby Steps or Going Nowhere?
July 29, 2014 September 16, 2014 ~ Shea Robison	~ 1 Comment	
by Shea Robison (@EpigeneticsGuy) Epigenetics research in both animal and human studies has identified a number of environmental factors – from maternal behavior to levels of physical exercise to food types and availability to the presence of certain endocrine disrupting chemicals – which can alter epigenetic patterns, sometimes in ways which can be effectively transmitted to … Continue reading The EPA and Epigenetics: Baby Steps or Going Nowhere?