We need more investments in Epigenetics

June 8, 2012

Figure I. Tissue stain (immunohistochemistry) for the PTEN tumor suppressor gene showing loss of the PTEN protein in the round and tubular glands which are clustered tightly within an EIN lesion. Brown color indicates the PTEN protein is present. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Environmental Health Prospectives (EHP) says epigenetics is in forefront of research today. Epigenetics is not easy because it manifests itself through many mechanisms. It can turn genes ON or OFF. What the gene does determines the significance of activating or deactivating it. For example turning a cancer gene on is a bad thing but turning a tumor suppressor gene on is a good thing. One problem is investment in this critical area is relatively small. Hugh profits can be made with the correct investments in this relatively new field. Biology has never had such an important area of study.

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Biology has never had such an important area of study.
Jun 08, 2012 @ 18:52:41

“Biology has never had such an important area of study.”

You’ve just revealed your total ignorance of an entire field of human endeavor.

georgefebish
Jun 09, 2012 @ 11:44:24

I don’t know from your comment if you believe there was another area of Biology that was as important or that you believe epigenetics is unimportant. The fact is every research lab and drug company is pouring millions into epigenetic research. It will generate billions and mayb e trillions of product and medical sales over the next 20 years. Any field that shows us how our DNA is programmed, how we are affected by our environment, has tbhe potential to improve hea;lth of our species../.is important in my opinion but you are intitled to your opinion. Time will show one of us correct.