Genetic Research Sheds Light on Adrenal Gland Tumor Risk
2010-12-14
Scientists identify 13 new gene variations associated with one conditionContinue Reading
Rare Genetic Syndrome May Increase Colon Cancer Risk
2010-12-10
People with Cowden syndrome should start colorectal screenings in their 30s, expert saysContinue Reading
Gene Tied to Inherited Form of Lou Gehrig's Disease
2010-12-09
Variant may cause 1 to 2 percent of familial cases of ALS, study findsContinue Reading
Chinese Study Suggests New Way to Test for Genetic Diseases
2010-12-08
Method involves sampling fetal DNA present in mother’s bloodContinue Reading
Infidelity Might Be in the Genes
2010-12-04
Study found dopamine receptor variant plays major role in sexual behaviorContinue Reading
Gene Could Play Role in 'Intersex' Conditions
2010-12-02
Individuals can be biologically one sex, but display traits of the other, researchers explainContinue Reading
Heavy Smoking May Double Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk in Blacks
2010-11-29
Those who also have a genetic risk factor have 4 times the risk for joint disease, study findsContinue Reading
Genes Influence Vitamin D Levels, But Only in Winter: Study
2010-11-29
Twin study finds variations in summer due to lifestyle, environmentContinue Reading
Scientists Find Way to Partially Reverse Aging in Mice
2010-11-29
Impact on people is unclear at this early stage of research, study author saysContinue Reading
Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Puberty, Body Fat in Girls
2010-11-22
Some of the 30 newly identified genes are known to affect weight, hormones, metabolismContinue Reading
Body's 'Clock' Gene May Play Role in Depression
2010-11-18
People with a history of the disorder seem to have more activity in that circadian rhythm geneContinue Reading
British Study Supports Mammograms for Some Women Under 50
2010-11-18
Screening spotted cancer earlier, upped chances of survival in women with moderate risk factorsContinue Reading
Rare, Severe Form of Morning Sickness Appears to Be Genetic
2010-11-16
Pregnant women have 17 times the risk if sister had hyperemesis gravidarum, study findsContinue Reading
Scientists Find Way to Boost 'Good' Cholesterol in Mice
2010-11-16
By turning off a genetic sequence, researchers said they raised the animals’ HDL levelsContinue Reading