News tagged with indigenous population


Anthropologists study effects of modernization on physical activity, heart disease

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, and a sedentary lifestyle is often cited as a major contributing factor. Among the Tsimane, an indigenous population in the lowlands of Bolivia's ...

Health created Feb 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Stanford researcher to expand DNA database by adding Latin Americans

(Medical Xpress) -- Genetic mapping has led scientists to a better understanding of human disease and how to fight ailments like diabetes, mental illness and cancer.

Genetics created Jul 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

5 Questions: Magnus on the role of research ethics consultations

In the past decade, a growing number of academic medical centers have begun offering research ethics consultation services, in which bioethics experts help scientists address the ethical and societal implications of their ...

Other created Jan 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0