Study uncovers 500 new genes that raise the risk of hypertension
Thousands of heart attacks and strokes could be prevented as a major study uncovers 500 new genes that raise the
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Binge drinking affects male and female brains differently
Gene expression in an area of the brain linked to addiction is affected differently by repeated binge drinking in males
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Chaos-inducing genetic approach stymies antibiotic-resistant superbugs
A genetic disruption strategy developed by University of Colorado Boulder researchers effectively stymies the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as
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DNA technology provides novel strategy for delivery of complex anti-HIV agent: DNA electroporation technology successfully used to direct expression of anti-HIV immunoadhesins and to modulate their function in vivo
Scientists at The Wistar Institute have applied their synthetic DNA technology to engineer a novel eCD4-Ig anti-HIV agent and to
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Human genome could contain up to 20 percent fewer genes, researchers reveal
A new study led by the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) reveals that up to 20% of genes classified
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Genes that regulate how much we dream
Sleep is known to re-energize animals and consolidate their memories. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a mysterious stage of sleep
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Scientists identify 35 genes associated with cannabis use
A large-scale genetic study found that some of the same genes associated with the use of cannabis are also associated
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Researchers target protein that protects bacteria’s DNA ‘recipes’
Bacteria cause many serious illnesses, from food poisoning to pneumonia. The challenge for scientists is that disease-causing bacteria are extraordinarily
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Policing protein restrains genes to enable healthy development
Melbourne scientists have shown for the first time how a protein called SMCHD1 helps to police healthy development in the
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Miscarriage cause, key cellular targets of potential drugs, revealed in new research
Tragic miscarriages for a couple have led to a discovery with potentially broad implications for future disease treatments, according to
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