Epigenetics has been gaining momentum in the field of biology as a groundbreaking study of alterations in gene expression, which plays a crucial role in understanding cancer and developing medications to treat it. The genes of organisms are their fundamental landscapes — sequences of DNA coding make up all living organisms. Epigenetics is the study of biological mechanisms that turn genes on and off. Cancer is the expression of a gene mutation, says Dr Peter Glidden, a licensed naturopath with more than 29 years’ experience. He is frustrated that, before beginning treatment, some doctors only scan for the presence of cancer cells instead of looking for the reasons why the genes mutated. Bob Weinhold writes in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives that "cancers of almost all types, cognitive dysfunction and respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive, autoimmune and neurobehavioural illnesses", are linked to epigenetic mechanisms. He says the suspected drivers behind epigenetic...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.