Loneliness is in your genes!
Loneliness is in your genes! Largest ever study discovers 15 different DNA twists that may cause people to suffer from
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Organizing a cell’s genetic material from the sidelines: Cellular butler protein organizes a cells genetic material from the sidelines
A tremendous amount of genetic material must be packed into the nucleus of every cell — a tiny compartment. One
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Off/on switch for DNA repair protein
Damage to DNA is a daily occurrence but one that human cells have evolved to manage. Now, in a new
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Screening a tiny section of DNA to avoid severe reactions to some meds: Screening a tiny section of DNA could help East Asian patients avoid severe reactions to some medications
Researchers from Japan’s Tohoku University and colleagues have found that a simple DNA test can predict if East Asian patients
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When it comes to gonorrhea, gender matters: Study compares gender-specific expression of antibiotic resistance genes during active gonorrhea infection
The World Health Organization estimates that 78 million people worldwide are infected with gonorrhea each year. Men with infections tend
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New mutation in amyloid diseases discovered: May provide insights into better treatment strategies
Researchers have identified a one-of-a kind mutation in the DNA of a patient who died of transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis, a
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How Much Do The “Breast Cancer Genes” Increase Your Chances Of Getting The Disease?
Most of us know that women with the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene are at an increased risk of getting breast
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Researchers decode molecule that gives living tissues their flexibility: Study reveals atomic structure of tropoelastin, showing what goes wrong in some diseases
The stretchiness that allows living tissues to expand, contract, stretch, and bend throughout a lifetime is the result of a
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New genes associated with breast cancer risk
Only a small percentage of breast cancer cases can be linked to heredity, and many of the genes with ties
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