Hotspots Found For Chromosome Gene Swapping Dec 5, 2007
20, 2004) Key decisions in the genetic shuffling that occurs before eggs or sperm are formed are made earlier than thought, rewriting textbook genetics, according to recent papers from researchers at UC Davis. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Homophobia unfounded Nov 26, 2007
To MP wrote on Nov 26, 2007 6:12 AM:" Homosexuality is not even close to race or gender. Where do people come up with this stuff? So what you are saying is that people are born racist, or bigots. Dont think so. Homosexuality is more like, a profession, a lifestyle, or any other thing that is chosen. It is not built into your DNA. That is the biggest excuse for feeling guilty about decisions made by people who think they cant help it. It is a choice, not genetics. And if homosexuality is so... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Maternal cholesterol linked to births Oct 3, 2007
More research is needed to replicate this outcome and to extend it to other groups, said Dr. Muenke, the studys senior author and chief of the Medical Genetics Branch in NHGRIs Division of Intramural Research. The study involved pregnant women between the ages of 21 and 34 who were referred to South Carolina clinics for routine prenatal care between 1996 and 2001. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Low Maternal Cholesterol Tied To Premature Birth Oct 3, 2007
"Based on our initial findings, it appears that too little cholesterol may be as bad as too much cholesterol during pregnancy, but it is too early to extrapolate these results to the general population. More research is needed to replicate this outcome and to extend it to other groups," said Dr. Muenke, the study's senior author and chief of the Medical Genetics Branch in NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research ... Factors contributing to premature birth include maternal genetics, fetal genetics... (Science Daily)
How Cells Change The Pace Of Their Steps Aug 10, 2007
This study will help us understand the basis of a number of human genetics diseases and developmental abnormalities ... Understanding how genetics plays a role in canine diseases could lead to new. (Science Daily)
Politics plays role in disease research Feb 18, 2007
Scientists at the press conference noted the CDC's chronic fatigue research group generated about 80 peer-reviewed papers since 2000 that provided new information about the cost and genetics of the condition ... Such findings may suggest a complex interaction between stress, genetics and other factors in why some people develop chronic fatigue. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Pregnant Women With Lupus Face Higher Risk Of Complications And Death Nov 16, 2006
(March 12, 2001) -- Seeking to understand why only some people with the autoimmune disease lupus develop severe kidney complications, scientists have discovered that genetics and ethnicity can interact to dramatically. . (Science Daily)
Chemical cocktail blamed for soaring breast cancer rate Oct 18, 2006
Less than half of cases can be explained by genetics and lifestyle factors such as diet, leading to fears manmade chemicals may also play a part. A report by the World Wildlife Fund points the finger at synthetic oestrogens - common chemicals with structures similar to that of the female sex hormone oestrogen. (Daily Mail - UK)
Improved Treatment For Infants With Misshapen Heads Sep 7, 2006
Treatment for clefts requires a multidisciplinary team that can comprise plastic surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, ENT, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, genetics, pediatrics, speech and language therapy and physical therapy. Other common pediatric conditions that require treatment with plastic surgery include hypertelorism (eyes set too far apart), hand defects, blood-vessel malformations, ear and nose deformities, facial fractures and scarring, among others. (Science Daily)
Unmasking nutrition's role in genes and birth defects Aug 9, 2006
"Since we currently do not understand the interaction between genetics and nutrition, the goal of this research was to understand how the lack of a specific nutrient, in this case copper, interacts with an embryo's genetics during early development.". Mendelsohn is doing the research in the laboratory of Jonathan D. Gitlin, M.D., the Helene B. Roberson Professor of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine, director of genetics and genomic medicine at St. Louis Children's Hospital... (EurekAlert!)
Latest Sequencing Targets: Gibbon Genome Sequence To Be Added To Primate Tree Jul 23, 2006
Univ. of Newcastle, UK. Textbook focuses on the new knowledge in human molecular genetics since the Human Genome Project. Includes new chapters on cells and development and on functional genomics. (Science Daily)
A toxic life Apr 22, 2006
"Everyone has different susceptibilities, driven by their genetics," says Houlihan ... "We know our genetics haven't changed," says Houlihan. (Toronto Star -- Life)
The promise of stem cell research Apr 18, 2006
"Balasubramanian says there must be an on-going conversation between scientists and the rest of society. "The role of scientists as interpreters," he says, "about advances in stem cell therapy, genetics and such is vital. " Story Tools lect> ? 2006 Cable News Network LP, LLLP.A Time Warner Company. All Rights Reserved. under which this service is provided to you.Read our . . External sites open in new window; not endorsed by CNN.com Pay service with live and archived video.. (CNN International)
