Genetics
Small and large birth weight linked to genetics of mother and baby—except in tiniest babies
Genetics of mother and baby contribute to most cases where babies are born very large or very small, according to new research.
Dec 2, 2020
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Genetics
High-quality cat genome helps identify novel cause of dwarfism
A new and improved cat genome developed by the feline research teams at the University of Missouri and Texas A&M University has already proven to be a valuable tool for feline biomedical research by helping to confirm existing ...
Oct 22, 2020
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Medical research
New type of taste cell discovered in taste buds
Our mouths may be home to a newly discovered set of multi-tasking taste cells that—unlike most known taste cells, which detect individual tastes—are capable of detecting sour, sweet, bitter and umami stimuli. A research ...
Aug 13, 2020
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Genetics
Newly discovered mutation could point to heart disease therapeutic target
New work led by Carnegie's Meredith Wilson and Steve Farber identifies a potential therapeutic target for clogged arteries and other health risks that stem from an excess of harmful fats in the bloodstream. Their findings ...
Aug 7, 2020
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Genetics
Forming genitals in boys requires complex dance between genes and hormones
The most common congenital disorders of all, especially in baby boys, are differences in a newborn's sexual anatomy that is not standard female or male. In boys, they include undescended testicles, misplaced urethras, and ...
Jun 26, 2020
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Genetic deletions associated with neurodevelopmental disorders also important for development elsewhere in the body
Genes located in 'copy number variants' (CNVs)—parts of chromosomes that are missing in some individuals and duplicated in others—that are associated with neurodevelopmental disorders affect more than just brain development, ...
Jun 24, 2020
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Genetics
Study links endometriosis to DNA changes
DNA from uterine cells of women with endometriosis has different chemical modifications, compared to the DNA of women who do not have the condition, according to researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health. The ...
Jun 17, 2020
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Immune properties in ancient DNA found in isolated villages might benefit humanity today
Could remnants of DNA from a now extinct human subspecies known as the Denisovans help boost the immune functions of modern humans?
Jun 15, 2020
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Genetics
Human pregnancy is weird—new research adds to the mystery
From an evolutionary perspective, human pregnancy is quite strange, says University at Buffalo biologist Vincent Lynch.
Apr 21, 2020
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Key modifier found in genetic deletion related to neurodevelopmental disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders, including schizophrenia and autism, likely result from complex interactions that modify the effects of individual genes. In a new study, researchers evaluated the effects of over 300 pairwise ...
Feb 14, 2020
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