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
Newly Discovered Gene May Shed Light on Certain Brain Disorders
2014-02-12
Research might reveal how thickness of cerebral cortex is linked to autism, schizophreniaContinue Reading
Double Mastectomy May Benefit Some Women With Inherited Breast Cancer
2014-02-11
Study found procedure might cut risk of death in half for those with certain genetic mutationsContinue Reading
Gene Exam Might Predict Breast Cancer Progression
2014-02-11
Behavior of 55 genes linked to likelihood of disease spreading, study suggestsContinue Reading
Scientists Spot 7 New Regions of DNA Tied to Type 2 Diabetes
2014-02-10
Researchers suggest their findings could lead to the development of new treatments for the diseaseContinue Reading
Expanded DNA Testing Might Allow Personalized Breast Cancer Treatment
2014-02-06
Researchers were able to pinpoint specific therapies for some women in study
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China’s New Bird Flu Might Put People at Risk, Report Says
2014-02-05
Genetic analysis after woman’s death finds virus may ‘replicate efficiently in humans’Continue Reading