Gene Discovery May Offer Breakthrough for Rare Leukemia
2013-05-09
Study found drug used for one condition also targets genes affecting different blood disorderContinue Reading
Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks
2013-05-08
Single, random change to gene during fetal development causes birthmarks and the more serious Sturge-Weber syndromeContinue Reading
Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against ‘Brittle Bone’ Disease
2013-05-08
Scientists pinpoint mutation that appears to cause severe forms of bone lossContinue Reading
Living Long May Protect Against Early Alzheimer’s, Study Finds
2013-05-06
Dementia starts later in families with exceptional longevity, researchers sayContinue Reading
Gene Test May Help Predict Success of Weight-Loss Surgery
2013-05-02
Change to DNA might explain why some shed more pounds than others after gastric bypass, study saysContinue Reading
Gene Mutation Linked to Migraines, Researchers Say
2013-05-01
Link observed in laboratory cells, mice and humansContinue Reading
Scientists Pinpoint Most Major Genes Behind Deadly Blood Cancer
2013-05-01
Say they now have the ‘playbook’ for battling acute myeloid leukemiaContinue Reading
Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
2013-05-01
New studies highlight variations in symptoms, genetic makeupContinue Reading
Bipolar Disorder Drugs May ‘Tweak’ Genes Affecting Brain
2013-04-25
Study offers clues on causes of condition and how commonly prescribed meds workContinue Reading
Testing Lung Cancer Patients for Gene May Aid Treatment, Study Finds
2013-04-22
For those with the gene, drugs appeared to extend survival without spread of disease by several monthsContinue Reading
Scientists Spot Cancer Metabolism Changes
2013-04-22
Could help efforts to develop drugs to starve tumors, researchers sayContinue Reading
Could Turtle Gene Findings Aid Human Health?
2013-04-17
The slow-moving reptiles might offer clues about stroke and heart attack recovery, researchers sayContinue Reading
Scientists Create Breast Cancer Survival Predictor
2013-04-17
Model shows which gene signatures are strong signs for survivalContinue Reading
Human Gene Patent Case Goes to Supreme Court
2013-04-15
Decision could have wide-ranging implications for biotech industry, medical research, experts sayContinue Reading