Discovering the power of methylation

Methylation is a biochemical process that is going on in every cell of our bodies. It is a part of most functions of the body and affects our health, energy and mental state. Methylation also protects and stabilises our DNA against damage which can lead to diseases such as cancer.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have developed a new method of detecting how methylation interacts with DNA. This new method promises rapid methylation profiling of DNA compared to existing methods and may lead to new advances in the understanding of diseases and how our bodies function.