10 Years On, Still Much To Be Learned From Human Genome Map
2013-04-12
Advances made in genetics of disease, but creating new drugs more complex than first thoughtContinue Reading
Gene May Boost Death Risk From Most Common Thyroid Cancer
2013-04-12
But survival rates for papillary thyroid cancer are still high, experts noteContinue Reading
Study Links Stillbirth to Genes Tied to Dangerous Heart Rhythm
2013-04-11
Variation seen in ‘long QT syndrome’ found in nearly 20 percent of casesContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Fat-Related Genes
2013-04-11
Swedish researchers found better body-fat control in people who had procedureContinue Reading
Calcium May Cut Risk for Precancerous Colon Lesions in Some People
2013-04-10
Study found association only among those with specific genesContinue Reading
Gene May Double Risk of Alzheimer’s in Blacks
2013-04-09
But expert says actual increase is ‘modest’ and many other factors contribute to diseaseContinue Reading
Estrogen Level in Pregnancy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk in Daughters
2013-04-09
Too much of the hormone can disable tumor suppressor gene, researchers reportContinue Reading
Treatment for Blindness in Dogs Might Help People, Too
2013-04-09
Gene therapy that helps prevent vision loss in canines may aid humans, researchers sayContinue Reading
Study Locates More Obesity Genes
2013-04-08
Findings shed light on overlap between extreme obesity and mild overweight, researcher saysContinue Reading
Scientists Map Genome for Dutch Elm Disease Fungus
2013-04-06
Effort might help prevent widespread destruction of these trees, researchers sayContinue Reading
Obama Unveils Vast Brain-Mapping Project
2013-04-02
10-year initiative, with $100 million funding in 2014, designed to lead to breakthroughs for diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’sContinue Reading
Breast Cancer Gene Tests Won’t Help Most Women: Report
2013-04-01
Checking for tumor-linked BRCA gene only benefits 10 percent of women, panel saysContinue Reading
Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk
2013-04-01
Study looked at factors like blood pressure and cholesterol levelsContinue Reading
Genes and Early Wheezing Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk
2013-03-27
Common cold symptom increased odds for asthma in studyContinue Reading