First ‘Epigenomes’ Map Highlights How Genes Spur Health, Disease
2015-02-18
Epigenomes involve processes that switch DNA on or off, for good or illContinue Reading
Studies Find More Genetic Links to Obesity
2015-02-11
More than 100 locations in DNA associated with excess weightContinue Reading
Change in Gut Bacteria May Precede Type 1 Diabetes in Kids
2015-02-05
Small study offers hope for a diagnostic test some day, researchers sayContinue Reading
Natural Selection Still Key in Human Evolution, Study Contends
2015-02-05
Researchers say even medical advances don’t trump ‘survival of the fittest’Continue Reading
Natural Selection Still Key in Human Evolution, Study Contends
2015-02-05
Researchers say even medical advances don’t trump ‘survival of the fittest’Continue Reading
2 Genetic Variants for Breast Cancer Identified
2015-02-05
London scientists say variants most strongly linked to estrogen receptor-positive diseaseContinue Reading
Blood Test Aims to Detect Parkinson’s in Early Stages
2015-02-03
Researchers also hope it will help doctors track treatmentContinue Reading
Certain Genes in Babies May Up Preterm Birth Risk
2015-02-02
Mother’s genes don’t appear linked to premature delivery, study suggestsContinue Reading
Obama to Announce Major Personalized Medicine Initiative
2015-01-30
He will ask Congress for $215 million to compile genetic data of 1 million Americans for scientific studyContinue Reading
‘Long Life’ Gene Might Make Some Smarter, Too: Study
2015-01-27
Greater size of particular brain region predicted better functionContinue Reading
Autism Genes Vary, Even in Affected Siblings, Study Finds
2015-01-26
Only one-third of siblings with autism shared similar genetic variations, researchers sayContinue Reading
Ebola Virus Gets More Lethal as It Spreads, Study Says
2015-01-21
Genetic changes make it more deadly with each additional infection, researchers contendContinue Reading
Pursuing Pancreatic Cancer’s Deadly Secret
2015-01-16
Researchers identify a gene that may trigger early spreadContinue Reading
Scientists Spot Gene Linked to Tanning ‘Addiction’
2015-01-15
Understanding biology behind dependence important because of rising skin cancer rates, expert saysContinue Reading