Scientists identify 5 genes that determine facial shape
(Medical Xpress)—European researchers have discovered that five genes play a key role in determining human facial shapes. Presented in the journal PLoS Genetics, the genome-wide association study on fac ...
Genetics
Oct 11, 2012 |
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For some women, genes may influence pressure to be thin
Genetics may make some women more vulnerable to the pressure of being thin, a study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders has found. From size-zero models to airbrushed film stars, thinness is portra ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 03, 2012 |
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Heritability of avoidant and dependent personality disorder traits
(Medical Xpress)—A new twin study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health shows that the heritability of avoidant and dependent personality disorder traits might be higher than previously reported. ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 24, 2012 |
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Five genes have been found to determine human facial shapes
Five genes have been found to determine human facial shapes, as reported by researchers from the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in the open-access journal PLOS Genetics.
Genetics
Sep 13, 2012 |
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Genetic factors identified in female sexual dysfunction
(HealthDay) -- At least two genetic factors are involved in female sexual disorder (FSD) symptomatology in addition to non-shared environmental effects, according to the results of a twin study published ...
Genetics
Aug 13, 2012 |
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Fainting: All in the family?
Fainting has a strong genetic predisposition, according to new research published in the August 7, 2012, print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Fainting, also called vasovagal syncop ...
Neuroscience
Aug 06, 2012 |
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Malaysian hospital separates conjoined twins
Conjoined 15-month-old twins attached at the pelvis and sharing three legs were successfully separated at a Malaysian hospital in a complex 24-hour operation, reports said Saturday.
Surgery
Jul 28, 2012 |
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Differences between human twins at birth highlight importance of intrauterine environment
Your genes determine much about you, but environment can have a strong influence on your genes even before birth, with consequences that can last a lifetime. In a study published online in Genome Research, researchers have f ...
Genetics
Jul 15, 2012 |
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Specific solvents may increase risk of Parkinson's disease
(HealthDay) -- Exposure to specific solvents is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the June issue of the Annals of Neurology.
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Jun 27, 2012 |
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New study shows earlier birth is best for twins
University of Adelaide researchers say women pregnant with twins should elect to give birth at 37 weeks to avoid serious complications.
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Jun 13, 2012 |
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Genes make for a life of success
Genes play a greater role in forming character traits than was previously thought, new research suggests.
Genetics
May 16, 2012 |
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Understanding why some people have propensity to disease
Aside from identical twins, no two individuals are completely identical genetically. Most differences between individuals are due to single nucleotide changes or polymorphisms (SNPs) – DNA sequence variations – ...
Genetics
May 14, 2012 |
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Chromosomal screening improves IVF pregnancy rates
(HealthDay) -- Screening embryos produced by in vitro fertilization using array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) plus morphology improves pregnancy rates over screening by morphology alone in single ...
Genetics
May 09, 2012 |
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Gene mapping for everyone? Study says not so fast
Gene scans for everyone? Not so fast. New research suggests that for the average person, decoding your own DNA may not turn out to be a really useful crystal ball for future health.
Genetics
Apr 02, 2012 |
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Epigenetic changes in twins of dieting mothers increases risk of obesity and diabetes
(Medical Xpress) -- Women who fall pregnant while dieting are more likely to have a child that could become obese or diabetic in later life, new research suggests.
Genetics
Apr 01, 2012 |
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