Genetics
Removing race from human genetic research
A group of scientists are urging their colleagues to take a step forward and stop using racial categories when researching and studying human genetics.
Feb 4, 2016
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Genetics
Scientists discover important genetic source of human diversity
Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report that humans have a surprisingly high number of genes in which one of two copies has been randomly silenced. They suggest that the phenomenon is ...
Feb 4, 2016
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Using modern human genetics to study ancient phenomena
We humans are obsessed with determining our origins, hoping to reveal a little of "who we are" in the process. It is relatively simple to trace one's genealogy back a few generations, and there are many companies and products ...
Jul 31, 2015
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Genetics
Unexpected genomic change through 400 years of French-Canadian history
Researchers at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center and University of Montreal have discovered that the genomic signature inherited by today's 6 million French Canadians from the first 8,500 French settlers who colonized ...
Oct 8, 2013
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Health
One in four has alarmingly few intestinal bacteria
All people have trillions of bacteria living in their intestines. If you place them on a scale, they weigh around 1.5 kg. Previously, a major part of these 'blind passengers' were unknown, as they are difficult or impossible ...
Aug 28, 2013
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Medical research
A new genetic fingerprint lives in your belly
Our bodies contain far more microbial genes than human genes. And a new study suggests that just as human DNA varies from person to person, so too does the massive collection of microbial DNA in the intestine.
Dec 5, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study reveals prehistoric journey of hepatitis B
(Medical Xpress)—A new study has revealed how the spread of hepatitis B coincides with dates of human migration throughout history, starting around 40 000 years ago. The study could provide a framework for studying the ...
Oct 11, 2012
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Medical research
Methods developed to enable large-scale analysis of malaria parasite genomes from patient blood samples
Researchers have developed a new technique to identify hotspots of malaria parasite evolution and track the rise of malarial drug resistance, faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Jun 13, 2012
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Genetics
New genetic method pinpoints geographic origin
(Medical Xpress) -- Understanding the genetic diversity within and between populations has important implications for studies of human disease and evolution. This includes identifying associations between genetic variants ...
May 24, 2012
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Genetics
New lab mice cut search for genetic links to disease by more than a decade
With a 95 percent genomic similarity to humans, mice have long been used to learn about the genetic causes of human disease. Once researchers can shine a light on the genetic factors that cause disease in mice, they can start ...
Apr 5, 2012
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