Genes interact much like making friends on Facebook
March 8th, 2011 - 3:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 8 (ANI): Researchers have suggested genes interfere with each other in much the same manner that Facebook suggests friends.Scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the German ... Read more...
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Liver, not brain, may be source of Alzheimer’s plaques
March 4th, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): A new study has suggested that the plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease start in the liver and not in the brain-completely altering scientists' ideas about the disease.The unexpected ... Read more...
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New chocolate genome sequence could make ‘food of the gods’ better
December 27th, 2010 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 27 (ANI): An international team of scientists has identified a variety of gene families that may help improve the production of the high quality chocolate.The team, lead by Claire Lanaud ... Read more...
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Why humans are more sensitive than chimps to certain viruses
December 17th, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): Scientists have found why humans are more sensitive to certain viruses compared to other primates.The greater susceptibility of humans to certain infectious diseases when compared to other primates ... Read more...
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New study could lead to systems that target multiple disease pathways
November 2nd, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 2 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland have created an animal model that breaks through the limitations of current systems that target single disease pathways.The model ... Read more...
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High-resolution microarray used to advance malaria research
October 26th, 2010 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): Scientists have developed and used a high-density SNP array for the malaria vector mosquito, which has established 400,000 genetic markers capable of revealing new insights into how the ... Read more...
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New approach may help uncover disease-causing genetic variants
August 17th, 2009 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 17 (ANI): A group of scientists in the U.S. have shown the feasibility and value of a new strategy for identifying relatively rare genetic variants that may cause or contribute ... Read more...
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Baboons and humans tackle malarial infection similarly
June 25th, 2009 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 25 (ANI): When it comes to coping with malaria, baboons and humans have similar stories to tell, according to researchers at the Duke University Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy.The ... Read more...
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Indian-origin researcher unveils gene behind autoimmune disease lupus
March 30th, 2009 - 8:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): A gene linked to the autoimmune disease lupus, and its location on the X chromosome can explain why females are 10 times more susceptible to the disease than ... Read more...
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Nutrigenomics may help develop personalized diets for disease prevention
December 30th, 2008 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 30 (ANI): In a new article, researchers have explored the emerging field of Nutrigenomics, which aims to identify the genetic factors that influence the body''s response to diet something ... Read more...
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Indians find simpler way to make transgenic mice
September 21st, 2008 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 21 (IANS) Indian scientists, traditionally known for their skill to find low-cost solutions to complex problems, have developed a technique that should potentially reduce the cost of drug development worldwide.Scientists ... Read more...
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Slow growth as a fetus linked to type 2 diabetes in adulthood
May 9th, 2008 - 1:11 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 9 (ANI): A new study from University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia has revealed that slow growth as a fetus can cause type 2 diabetes in adulthood.The study led by Rebecca ... Read more...
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Platypus genome provides clues that may impact human disease prevention
May 8th, 2008 - 3:01 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 8 (ANI): An international consortium of scientists has, for the first time, analysed the genome of the platypusa mammal that has a beak and feet like a duck, lays ... Read more...
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Preeclampsia during pregnancy puts babies at cardiovascular risk
April 9th, 2008 - 1:22 pm ICT by admin
London, Apr 9 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Cambridge have revealed that babies whose mothers have preeclampsia during pregnancy are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular problems later in ... Read more...
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