Scientists Identify Gene Behind Pygmies' Short Stature
2012-04-26
It also may be that small size reduced their food requirements, and helped in hot climateContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Eases Autistic Behaviors in Mice
2012-04-25
Whether it would work on humans is still unknown, researchers sayContinue Reading
Hispanics Seem to Have Better Odds of Lung Cancer Survival
2012-04-23
Lower smoking rates and genetic factors may explain the findings, researchers sayContinue Reading
Half-Siblings of Those With Autism at Raised Risk for Disorder: Study
2012-04-20
Research also suggests that fathers, mothers equally likely to transmit higher riskContinue Reading
Gene Behind Psoriasis Identified, Researchers Say
2012-04-19
Findings may boost treatments for the chronic skin disease, study suggestsContinue Reading
Genes Associated With Autism Also Related to Schizophrenia
2012-04-19
Researchers also identified 22 new genes connected to autismContinue Reading
Certain Genetic Regions May Be Tied to Osteoporosis
2012-04-16
But it’s too early to use data to predict who will or will not develop weaker bonesContinue Reading
Head, Body Lice Are Genetically Very Similar
2012-04-12
Researchers say findings could shed light on how body parasites spread human diseaseContinue Reading
Huntington's Disease Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk in Study
2012-04-12
Findings suggest shared genetic mechanism, researchers sayContinue Reading
Some Folks Just Can't Help Being Nice, Study Suggests
2012-04-11
Kindness may be in your genetic makeup, researchers sayContinue Reading
In Mice, Drug Reverses Symptoms of Condition Linked to Autism
2012-04-11
It works by acting on a neurotransmitter tied to Fragile X syndrome, researchers reportContinue Reading
Codeine After Surgery Could Endanger Certain Kids: Study
2012-04-11
In children with rare gene mutation, post-tonsillectomy death seemed to be due to reaction to pain medicineContinue Reading
Sibling Had a Stroke? Your Risk Might Rise, Too
2012-04-10
Study shows interconnections between genetics, shared lifestyles, experts sayContinue Reading
Scientists Pinpoint Childhood Obesity Genes
2012-04-09
In a first, they find two mutations that may predispose kids to common obesityContinue Reading