Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced By Genes
Posted by mittan 2 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Findings may not apply to blacks, researchers note Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Asthma, Genes and Gene Therapy
Mutant genes 'key to long life'
Posted by donny_blitz 8 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
US scientists link long life with those people who have inherited a particular enzyme which prevents cells from ageing.
Genes Linked To 'Pot' Belly
Posted by mittan 16 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Genes and Gene Therapy, Obesity
Twin Study Underscores Role of Genes in Autism
Posted by mittan 28 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
When one identical twin develops the developmental disorder autism, the risk of the other developing it is high -- substantially higher than it is for fraternal twins, a new study confirms. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Autism, Genes and Gene Therapy
Genes blamed for early first sex
Posted by donny_blitz 69 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
The fact that children raised in homes without a dad have sex earlier is down to their genes, say US researchers.
Alzheimer's genes link uncovered
Posted by donny_blitz 77 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Two potentially key genes linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease have been uncovered by UK researchers.
Source: National Human Genome Research Institute Related MedlinePlus Topic: Pet Health
Child leukaemia 'genes' revealed
Posted by donny_blitz 98 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Genetic flaws that increase the risk of the most common form of childhood leukaemia have been uncovered by British scientists.
