Scientists Spot New Obesity Gene
2014-03-12
Finding could also help efforts to find ways to treat diabetesContinue Reading
Are You Musical or Tone Deaf? Genes May Be Key
2014-03-12
But many factors likely play a role in Mozart-like musical genius, experts sayContinue Reading
Whole-Genome Scans Not Quite Ready for Widespread Use: Study
2014-03-11
Tests are promising but not yet reliable enough, experts sayContinue Reading
Gene Therapy for Controlling HIV Shows Early Promise
2014-03-05
Small study hints treatment could someday help patients fight AIDS virus without drugsContinue Reading
Poor Fitness in Middle Age Tied to Higher Risk of Dementia
2014-03-05
Change factors like exercise while you can, Finnish researchers adviseContinue Reading
Twins Study May Give Some Insight Into Alzheimer’s
2014-03-05
Research suggests genes play key role in each person’s susceptibility to the diseaseContinue Reading
Gene Study Offers Clues to Why Autism Strikes More Males
2014-02-27
Girls seem to tolerate more genetic mutations than boys do before showing symptoms of disorderContinue Reading
A Better Test for Down Syndrome?
2014-02-26
New gene-based screen for chromosomal disorders is more accurate than current methods, study saysContinue Reading
FDA Explores ‘3-Person’ Embryo Fertilization
2014-02-25
Meant to prevent genetic diseases in children, the procedure raises ethical issuesContinue Reading
Ovarian Cancer Gene May Point to Early Removal of Ovaries: Study
2014-02-24
In particular, women with BRCA1 mutation should have surgery by age 35, researchers say
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Gene Variations Leave Infants at Risk of Leukemia, Study Suggests
2014-02-19
Finding might one day point the way to a cure, researchers sayContinue Reading
Calico Cats May Help Scientists Understand Human Genetics
2014-02-18
‘Gene silencing’ causes felines’ patchwork coat and may also drive some human characteristics, experts sayContinue Reading
Clues to Obesity Found in Infants
2014-02-17
Twin studies looked at differences in genetics, appetite and feeling full after eatingContinue Reading
Having 2 Parents With Alzheimer’s May Raise Risk of Early Brain Changes
2014-02-12
Small study found these people had more beta-amyloid deposits, less gray matterContinue Reading