Friday, November 20, 2009

genetics

Kernels of Truth: Researchers Sequence the Corn Genome

New, high-quality sequence will advance basic and applied research. more >>

Accelerated Evolution for Penguin DNA

DNA analysis shows that molecular evolution can happen at varying rates. more >>

Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health

When BRCA1 is deactivated, it can lead to hardening of the arteries, mouse study suggests more >>

Research Sheds Light on Causes of Parkinson's

Gene mutations linked to both common and rarer hereditary forms of disease more >>

Families Could Benefit From Gene Tests in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims

Identifying mutation in deceased cuts costs for evaluating risk in relatives, study shows more >>

Romance in a Box? Company Offers Genetic Love Matches

New services promise to match couples based on biological compatibility, though experts remain skeptic. more >>

Blowing the Lid Off of Human Language Evolution

Human version of a particular protein alters genetic activity related to language capacity. more >>

French Scientists Reengineer HIV Virus to Halt Brain Disease

The HIV virus was adapted to carry healthy genes and help halt the advance of a deadly brain disease. more >>

Genes Linked to 'Pot' Belly

And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find more >>

Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'

Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy more >>

Complete Horse Genome Sequence Revealed

Findings could aid understanding of human diseases, scientists say more >>

Firm Says Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Is Possible

10,000 human genomes could be sequenced next year, company says more >>

Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis

Mutation is tied to a protein implicated in rare form of bowel disorder, researchers say more >>

Inflammation, Genes, and Hypertension All Contribute to Alzheimer's Risk

While you can't control your genes, you can improve the other two and lower your risk of dementia. more >>

High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring

And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds more >>

Scientists Decode DNA of the Domestic Pig

The latest research may aid in efforts to find a new swine flu vaccine for pigs. more >>

Is There a 'Bad Driver' Gene?

1 in 3 people have DNA that may make things tougher behind the wheel, researchers say more >>

Gene Therapy Repairs Damaged Lungs for Transplanting

Research may lead to an increase in the percentage of successful lung transplants from healthy donors. more >>

Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections

Small studies found two mutations in women who had recurring episodes more >>

Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations

Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking more >>

Stem Cells Coaxed to Make Precursors to Egg, Sperm

In long term, advance may lead to better fertility treatments, experts say more >>

A Gene Critical for Speech

Newly discovered stretch of DNA may have been important in evolution of language. more >>

Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease

Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests more >>

Anesthesia, Exertional Heat Deaths May Be Linked

Malignant hyperthermia occurs with extreme exercise, not just surgery, researchers find more >>

Scientists Discover Gene Key to Human Speech

Special region found only in people offers clues to language development more >>

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