News tagged with genetic makeup

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H7N9 bird flu: Lancet study confirms poultry as source (Update)

Chinese researchers reporting in The Lancet on Thursday confirmed poultry as a source of H7N9 flu among humans but said they found no evidence of person-to-person transmission.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New study confirms link between weight loss and blood pressure for individuals with specific genetic polymorphisms

Your genetic makeup can help determine how well your body will respond to weight loss efforts aimed at controlling high blood pressure, a new study confirms.

Genetics created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Using genetic variants to improve PSA testing technique and reduce biopsies

With the help of genetics, prostate specific antigen (PSA) screenings may become more accurate and reduce the number of unnecessary prostate biopsies, according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine.

Cancer created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0