Dog Cancer Dates Back 11,000 Years, Scientists Say
2014-01-24
Genome study reveals origin of a transmissible genital cancer that still occurs in dogs worldwideContinue Reading
Scientists ID New Genes Linked to Belly Fat
2014-01-23
Findings could advance efforts to develop personalized obesity treatments, researchers sayContinue Reading
Genes May Be to Blame for Hard-to-Handle Toddlers
2014-01-21
But parents can still be successful in changing aggressive behavior, researchers sayContinue Reading
Sleep During the Day May Throw Genes Into Disarray
2014-01-21
Study might explain why health problems are more common among night workersContinue Reading
FDA Approves Genetic Test That Helps Explain Developmental Problems in Kids
2014-01-17
Experts caution that it should only be given to young children when problems first appear
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Gene Therapy May Restore Sight in People With Rare Blinding Disease
2014-01-16
Early study saw improvement in six patients with choroideremiaContinue Reading
Aging Brains Can Still Make ‘Childlike’ Connections: Study
2014-01-10
Researchers say that ability may help adults learn new skills, make new memoriesContinue Reading
Gene Therapy May Hold Promise for Advanced Parkinson’s Disease
2014-01-09
Study says new dopamine-producing brain cells help control motor function
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Gene Might Be Linked to Sleep Disorder Narcolepsy
2014-01-06
Study finds common thread among people with this inability to stay awakeContinue Reading
Experimental Treatment for Rare Soft-Tissue Cancer Shows Promise in Mice
2013-12-30
Study looked at method for blocking key growth protein in malignant nerve sheath tumorsContinue Reading
Only High-Risk Women Need Breast Cancer Gene Test: Experts
2013-12-23
Even those with family history of BRCA mutations should talk with professionals first, panel saysContinue Reading
Angelina Jolie’s Story Didn’t Boost Knowledge of Breast Cancer Risks: Study
2013-12-19
Star underwent preventive mastectomy because of genetic vulnerabilityContinue Reading
‘Stress Gene’ Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Death, Study Shows
2013-12-18
Duke study finds genetic variation impacts those with heart diseaseContinue Reading
Scientists Discover Another Genetic Code
2013-12-12
Overlapping language seems to help direct DNA activity in cells, researchers reportContinue Reading