Older Dads Can Pass on Gene Mutations That Lower Intellect
2011-10-04
Study suggests changes in chromosomes may account for some cases, especially in older fathersContinue Reading
New Genes Revealed for Type 1 Diabetes
2011-09-29
Researchers discover 3 new genes for type 1 diabetes in large data analysisContinue Reading
Gene Variant Linked to Failure of Asthma Drug
2011-09-28
Some asthma patients found to have a variant that may contribute to a poor response to inhaled steroids, study showsContinue Reading
U.S. Scientists Map Genome of Advanced Prostate Cancer
2011-09-27
Researchers discover genetic ‘hypermutations’ that help tumors resist common therapiesContinue Reading
Scientists ID More Genes Linked to Heart Disease
2011-09-23
Five genes added to the list of many already known to affect risk of coronary artery disease, study saysContinue Reading
Genetic Links Seen Between Bipolar Illness and Schizophrenia
2011-09-22
Certain genetic variants are associated with both conditions, study showsContinue Reading
Scientists Discover Key Gene Mutation Behind Lou Gehrig's Disease
2011-09-21
The same gene variant also plays role in common form of dementia, researchers sayContinue Reading
Genes May Explain Blacks' Bleaker Prostate Cancer Stats
2011-09-20
Findings might someday lead to improved treatments for African Americans, researchers sayContinue Reading
Researchers Find Link Between Epilepsy, Schizophrenia Risk
2011-09-20
Connection may stem from genetic or environmental factors, experts sayContinue Reading
Gene Variant May Raise Death Risk After Heart Bypass
2011-09-17
Finding may someday help doctors better assess patient’s prognosis, study saysContinue Reading
Family of Four Has Its Genome Sequenced
2011-09-16
Father’s blood-clotting mutation prompts genetic testing, then genetic sequencingContinue Reading
Newly Found Gene Mutations May Aid Heart Treatments
2011-09-13
The gene variants are involved in high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, study saysContinue Reading
Women With BRCA Mutations Get Cancer Diagnosis Earlier Than Before
2011-09-12
Those at hereditary risk learn of tumors of breast, ovaries, earlier than past generations, study findsContinue Reading
New Approach to Treating Asthma in Pregnancy
2011-09-09
Direct measurement of airway inflammation cut flare-ups by roughly 50 percent, study showsContinue Reading