Genetics
New study shines light on genetic risk factors for high alcohol intake
A new study, published in Science Advances, identifies genes associated with high alcohol intake.
Jan 15, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
How you can be overfat without being overweight
(HealthDay)—You know that you need to watch your weight to lower your risk for heart disease, but that is far from the whole story.
Dec 27, 2019
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Medical research
Research identifies 16 new gene regions linked to diabetic kidney disease
Researchers in the UCD Diabetes Complications Research Centre and their international collaborators have identified 16 regions of the human genome linked with diabetic kidney disease (DKD), the leading cause of kidney disease ...
Nov 19, 2019
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Health
Celiac disease screening for family members
Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that this autoimmune disease tends to run in families. Researchers say screening family members of celiac disease patients could prevent ...
Nov 14, 2019
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Medical research
Preventing the onset of schizophrenia in a mouse model
Although predisposing processes occur earlier, schizophrenia emerges at young adulthood, suggesting it might involve a pathological transition during late brain development in predisposed individuals. Using a genetic mouse ...
Sep 9, 2019
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Neuroscience
Exploring genetic 'dark matter,' researchers gain new insights into autism and stroke
With its elegant double helix and voluminous genetic script, DNA has become the of darling of nucleic acids. Yet, it is not all powerful. In order for DNA to realize its potential—for genes to become proteins—it must ...
Jul 24, 2019
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Genetics
One of the genes behind cannabis use disorder identified
A large team of researchers with members from Denmark, Iceland and the U.S. has isolated a gene associated with cannabis use disorder (CUD). In their paper published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, the group describes ...
Genetics
Research implicates causative genes in osteoporosis, suggesting new targets for future therapy
Scientists have harnessed powerful data analysis tools and three-dimensional studies of genomic geography to implicate new risk genes for osteoporosis, the chronic bone-weakening condition that affects millions of people. ...
Mar 21, 2019
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Genetics
Website puts fears about depression genes into perspective
A new interactive website launched by UNSW mental health researchers allows people with a family history of major depressive or bipolar disorder to work out how likely it is that they – or any of their offspring – could ...
Mar 21, 2019
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Genetics
Some personal beliefs and morals may stem from genetics
A new baby is often welcomed with speculation about whether they got their eyes and nose from mom or dad, but researchers say it may be possible for children to inherit their parents' moral characteristics, as well.
Feb 25, 2019
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