Genes May Dictate Teens’ Susceptibility to Heavy Smoking
2013-03-27
While many try cigarettes, genetics might explain who gets hooked, study suggestsContinue Reading
More Genetic Insights Into 3 Types of Cancer
2013-03-27
DNA ‘typos’ point to increased risk in breast, prostate and ovarian disease, large international study foundContinue Reading
Picky Eating in Youngsters Might Be Largely Caused by Genes
2013-03-23
But study author says parents can still encourage children to try new foodsContinue Reading
Having Older Grandfather May Raise Child’s Autism Risk: Study
2013-03-20
Men who became dads at age 50 or older had higher odds for a grandchild with the disorderContinue Reading
Gene Mutations Appear Key to Childhood Leukemia Risk, Study Says
2013-03-19
Findings may help explain higher rates among HispanicsContinue Reading
Genetics May Be Tied to Breast Cancer Risk in Unexpected Ways
2013-03-19
Scientists found new connections among genes, hormone sensitivity and fatContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure May Add to Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Finds
2013-03-18
People with a genetic mutation plus hypertension have more brain plaque, researchers findContinue Reading
Scientists ID Antibody That Might Boost Cancer Therapy
2013-03-14
Early study found ‘ESK1’ had effect on protein within cancer cellsContinue Reading
Homegrown Strain of Dengue Fever Virus Pinpointed in Florida
2013-03-14
Some 2009-2010 cases originated in Key West mosquitoes, not from travelers, CDC saysContinue Reading
Gene Therapy Helped Mice Withstand Arthritis: Study
2013-03-14
Injecting a gene responsible for lubrication in joints may one day help humans, researcher saysContinue Reading
Human Brain Cells Used to Make Mice Smarter
2013-03-07
Findings could advance research on conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, experts sayContinue Reading
With Acne, Bacteria Strain on Your Skin May Be Culprit
2013-02-28
Study suggests two types of microbe may lead to acne, while third helps keep skin clearContinue Reading
Shared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and Depression
2013-02-28
Largest study of its kind also found ties to schizophrenia, bipolar disordersContinue Reading
Experimental Vitiligo Treatment Shows Promise in Mice
2013-02-27
Genetic research could hold key to reversing the skin pigment disorder, but more study neededContinue Reading