Multi-Cancer Detection Using Multiplex Droplet Digital PCR Methylation Assay Background Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with nearly 10 million deaths reported in 2020. Although many cancers can be cured when detected and treated early, many patients are still diagnosed at advanced stages, leading to poor treatment outcomes. ...

Epigenetic Diversity in Glioblastoma Academic Background Glioblastoma is the most common primary malignant brain tumor. Despite decades of research, its prognosis remains extremely poor, with an average survival of only 14 months after diagnosis. The significant heterogeneity of glioblastoma is one of the main reasons for the slow progress in its t...

Epigenome-wide DNA Methylation Study Highlights PTSD-Associated Sites: A Meta-Analysis Across 23 Military and Civilian Cohorts Background and Research Objectives Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychiatric condition triggered by exposure to traumatic events. It is characterized by intrusive memories, avoidance or emotional numbne...

Study on the Association Between Long-Term Cancer Risk and Epigenetic Age in Stroke Survivors Background and Significance Cancer and stroke are leading global causes of morbidity and mortality, with their association being increasingly recognized. Statistics show that about 6% of cancer patients experience a stroke during their lifetime, while stro...

Cotton Population-Level DNA Methylation Polymorphism Study Reveals Epigenomic Contributions to Complex Traits Background and Research Motivation In recent decades, genome and genetic diversity have been extensively studied through genome-wide association studies (GWAS), providing a theoretical foundation for understanding crop trait variations. How...