Subscribe to this tag 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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Some Parts of Human Genome Get Lost
Health - October 22, 2009
Technology allows scientists to spot non-essential DNA base pairs
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Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
Health - October 21, 2009
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say
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Gene Behind Gaucher Disease a Player in Parkinson's
Health - October 21, 2009
Finding from worldwide study could one day lead to new treatments
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Sex With a Partner Makes Evolutionary Sense: Study
Health - October 21, 2009
In worm model, genes gained from two parents helped offspring thrive, study shows
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Sperm Donor Passed on Sudden Death Heart Defect
Science - October 21, 2009
A sperm donor passed on a potentially deadly genetic heart condition to nine of his 24 children.
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Transplant May Treat Metabolic Disorders in Womb
Health - October 16, 2009
Cord-blood stem cells given early in pregnancy might save infants most at risk, researchers say
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Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Diagnosis at Younger Age
Health - October 16, 2009
Researchers concerned that disease may be developing earlier
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Scientists Provide First Map of Complete Human Epigenome
Health - October 16, 2009
The information may help accelerate research into diseases and treatments, experts say
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Side Effects in Statin Users Linked to Gene Mutation
Health - October 14, 2009
Finding may help tailor treatments to keep patients from stopping meds, researcher says
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Stem Cells Being Tested to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Health - October 14, 2009
It may be possible to stop tumor growth without harmful therapies, study suggests
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Are Commercial Genetic Tests Worth Taking?
Health - October 14, 2009
Experts cautious about validity, usefulness of some on the market
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A Gene Tweak Could Keep Heart Young
Health - October 12, 2009
Suppressing it improved cardiac function in aging mice, scientists report
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Gene Mutation May Speed Learning
Health - October 12, 2009
Finding might yield insights into diseases like Parkinson's, experts say
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Berinert Approved for Rare Genetic Disease
Health - October 12, 2009
To treats symptoms of hereditary angiodema
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New Technology Shows Human Genome in 3-D
Health - October 8, 2009
Technique lets researchers see how and where DNA fits into cells
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New Way to Make Stem Cells?
Health - October 8, 2009
Chemicals can do the work previously handled by genes, researchers find
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Potential Pieces of Autism Puzzle Revealed
Health - October 7, 2009
Researchers identify possible genetic links, but urge further study
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Gene Test Might Predict Tamoxifen's Effectiveness
Health - October 6, 2009
The breast cancer drug works better depending on particular DNA, study suggests
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Gene Discovery May Advance Head and Neck Cancer Therapy
Health - October 5, 2009
Expanded list of genetic links might improve diagnosis, treatment, researchers say
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DNA Points to India's Two-Pronged Ancestry
Science - September 24, 2009
Diverse groups in the South Asian nation may derive from a pair of ancient populations.
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Evolution Is Irreversible
Science - September 23, 2009
By resurrecting ancient proteins, researchers find that evolution can only go forward.
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Glaucoma Tied to Gene Variants in Blacks
Health - September 22, 2009
Findings could lead to new treatments or even a cure, researchers say
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