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
Genes Beat Family, Teachers for Academic Success, Study Suggests
2013-12-11
DNA appeared to play biggest role in sciences, but outcomes could also change based on upbringingContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s Gene Tied to Brain Changes at Early Age
2013-12-06
Researchers say the SORL1 gene may affect more than one ‘pathway’ to the diseaseContinue Reading
Deciphering the DNA of Alzheimer’s Patients
2013-12-04
First batch of complete genetic data on 410 people with the disease made available to scientistsContinue Reading
Gene Mutation May Explain Heart Disease Risk Among African-Americans
2013-12-02
Study found variation tied to increased fats in the bloodContinue Reading
Study Sheds Light on Link Between Pesticides, Parkinson’s
2013-11-27
Gene mutation combined with exposure to chemicals used in farming may trigger degenerative diseaseContinue Reading
Even When Breast Cancer Gene Test Is Negative, Risk Can Persist: Study
2013-11-27
BRCA screening has its limits in assessing dangers for women with a family history of disease, experts sayContinue Reading