Genetic Tests May Help Track Unknown Criminals by Hair Color
2011-01-05
DNA from blood, sperm or saliva is 80% to 90% accurate, study showsContinue Reading
Family History of Alcoholism May Raise Obesity Risk
2011-01-03
People may substitute one addiction for another to satisfy brain’s reward center, findings suggestContinue Reading
U.S. Researchers Find New Way to Gauge Rare Genetic Condition
2010-12-29
Discovery may lead to better treatment options for chronic granulomatous diseaseContinue Reading
Genetic Trait May Predict Cocaine Sensitivity
2010-12-28
Whites with gene variant more susceptible to drug abuse, but further research needed, study findsContinue Reading
Scientists Spot DNA Linked With Dangerous Heart Rhythms
2010-12-27
The genes weren’t suspected of playing role in heart’s electrical activityContinue Reading
Gene Mutation Found in One of Four Cases of Deadly Brain Cancers
2010-12-22
Finding may one day help with targeted therapies for glioblastoma, researchers sayContinue Reading
Gene Mutation Suggests New Treatment Target for Specific Lymphoma
2010-12-22
Findings may one day aid patients with cancer subtype now marked by a low survival rate, study suggestsContinue Reading
Gene Activity May Affect Acute Myeloid Leukemia Outcome
2010-12-21
Highly active genes in leukemic stem cells linked to poor response to therapy, raised risk of deathContinue Reading
Holidays With Clan Ideal for Investigating Family Health History
2010-12-17
Your doctor can use your detailed notes to see whether you need certain evaluationsContinue Reading
Sickle Cell May Be Hidden Danger to Young Athletes
2010-12-17
Two young football players have died this year from condition known as exertional sicklingContinue Reading
Primate Immune System Differences Identified
2010-12-17
Research may also help explain why chimpanzees don’t routinely develop AIDS after HIV exposureContinue Reading
Gene Research Brings Insight Into Deadly Childhood Brain Tumor
2010-12-16
Discovery of differences between pediatric, adult cancers may spur new treatments, scientists sayContinue Reading
Scientists Spot Genetic Areas Key to Embryonic Development
2010-12-15
More than 2,000 ‘enhancers’ uncovered that activate at specific timesContinue Reading
Gene Research Sheds Light on Lung Cancer Survival Time
2010-12-15
Identification of two ‘biomarkers’ may also help improve treatment of non-small cell lung cancerContinue Reading