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
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