Diseases that run in families not all down to genes, study shows
Family history of disease may be as much the result of shared lifestyle and surroundings as inherited genes, research has shown.
Jul 20, 2016
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Family history of disease may be as much the result of shared lifestyle and surroundings as inherited genes, research has shown.
Jul 20, 2016
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People with type 2 diabetes could be helped by the discovery of a gene linked to leanness.
Jun 6, 2016
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People with Alzheimer's disease could benefit from earlier diagnosis if a long-term memory test combined with a brain scan were carried out, a study suggests.
Jun 1, 2016
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Statins could protect the hearts of babies in the womb from the adverse effects of their mother's stress, research suggests.
May 16, 2016
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Vital clues about how the brain erases long term memories have been uncovered by researchers.
Mar 31, 2016
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Scientists have identified DNA changes that can cut a person's lifespan by up to three years.
Mar 31, 2016
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Treatment and prevention of life-threatening infections could be improved by research that reveals how bacteria are kept in check.
Mar 17, 2016
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Using painkillers in pregnancy may reduce fertility in subsequent generations, research suggests.
Jan 27, 2016
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Genes that influence people's health also shape how effectively they think, a study shows.
Jan 26, 2016
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Patients suffering organ failure caused by a common inflammatory condition could be helped by a new therapy.
Jan 11, 2016
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