Genetics

Natural barcodes enable better cell tracking

Each of us carries in our genomes about 10 million genetic variations called single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which represent a difference of just one letter in the genetic code. Every human's pattern of SNPs is unique ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Factors ID'd to predict fatty liver in obese teens

(HealthDay)—Ethnicity/race, markers of insulin resistance, and genetic factors might help identify obese youth at risk for developing fatty liver, according to a study published online April 17 in Hepatology.

Medical research

Genetic variant discovery to help asthma sufferers

Research from the University of Liverpool, published today in Lancet Respiratory Medicine, identifies a genetic variant that could improve the safety and effectiveness of corticosteroids, drugs that are used to treat a range ...

Diabetes

Genetic variants tied to type 1 diabetes heterogeneity

(HealthDay)—Transcription factor 7 like 2 (TCF7L2) genetic variants contribute to phenotypic heterogeneity of type 1 diabetes, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in Diabetes Care.

Oncology & Cancer

Big data analysis predicts risk of radiotherapy side effects

Analysing big data to predict men's risk of side effects could help personalise radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer, according to new research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute's (NCRI) Cancer Conference ...

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