Subscribe to this tag Kernels of Truth: Researchers Sequence the Corn Genome
Science - November 19, 2009
New, high-quality sequence will advance basic and applied research.
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Accelerated Evolution for Penguin DNA
Science - November 17, 2009
DNA analysis shows that molecular evolution can happen at varying rates.
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Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health
Health - November 15, 2009
When BRCA1 is deactivated, it can lead to hardening of the arteries, mouse study suggests
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Research Sheds Light on Causes of Parkinson's
Health - November 15, 2009
Gene mutations linked to both common and rarer hereditary forms of disease
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Families Could Benefit From Gene Tests in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims
Health - November 15, 2009
Identifying mutation in deceased cuts costs for evaluating risk in relatives, study shows
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Romance in a Box? Company Offers Genetic Love Matches
Science - November 12, 2009
New services promise to match couples based on biological compatibility, though experts remain skeptic.
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Blowing the Lid Off of Human Language Evolution
Science - November 11, 2009
Human version of a particular protein alters genetic activity related to language capacity.
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French Scientists Reengineer HIV Virus to Halt Brain Disease
Science - November 6, 2009
The HIV virus was adapted to carry healthy genes and help halt the advance of a deadly brain disease.
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Genes Linked to 'Pot' Belly
Health - November 5, 2009
And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find
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Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'
Health - November 5, 2009
Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy
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Complete Horse Genome Sequence Revealed
Health - November 5, 2009
Findings could aid understanding of human diseases, scientists say
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Firm Says Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Is Possible
Health - November 5, 2009
10,000 human genomes could be sequenced next year, company says
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Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis
Health - November 4, 2009
Mutation is tied to a protein implicated in rare form of bowel disorder, researchers say
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Inflammation, Genes, and Hypertension All Contribute to Alzheimer's Risk
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Deborah Kotz
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Health - November 2, 2009
While you can't control your genes, you can improve the other two and lower your risk of dementia.
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High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring
Health - November 2, 2009
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds
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Scientists Decode DNA of the Domestic Pig
Science - November 2, 2009
The latest research may aid in efforts to find a new swine flu vaccine for pigs.
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Is There a 'Bad Driver' Gene?
Health - October 29, 2009
1 in 3 people have DNA that may make things tougher behind the wheel, researchers say
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Gene Therapy Repairs Damaged Lungs for Transplanting
Science - October 28, 2009
Research may lead to an increase in the percentage of successful lung transplants from healthy donors.
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Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections
Health - October 28, 2009
Small studies found two mutations in women who had recurring episodes
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Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Health - October 28, 2009
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking
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Stem Cells Coaxed to Make Precursors to Egg, Sperm
Health - October 28, 2009
In long term, advance may lead to better fertility treatments, experts say
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A Gene Critical for Speech
Science - October 26, 2009
Newly discovered stretch of DNA may have been important in evolution of language.
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Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease
Health - October 24, 2009
Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests
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Anesthesia, Exertional Heat Deaths May Be Linked
Health - October 23, 2009
Malignant hyperthermia occurs with extreme exercise, not just surgery, researchers find
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Scientists Discover Gene Key to Human Speech
Health - October 22, 2009
Special region found only in people offers clues to language development
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