On the road to epigenetic therapy

Abstract

In this issue of the Biomedical Journal, we examine how far the explosion of epigenetic studies in recent years has translated to benefits for patients in the clinic, and we highlight an original study suggesting that increased vegetable intake protects against osteoporotic fractures. We also hear several opinions on the use, or perhaps misuse, of Impact Factor and what the future should hold for this publication metric.

Keywords: Cancer; Epigenetics; Epimedicine; Fall risk; Osteoporosis.