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'Gene overdose' causes extreme thinness
Scientists have discovered a genetic cause of extreme thinness for the first time, in a study published today in the journal Nature.
Aug 31, 2011 |
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Scientists show extra copies of a gene carry extra risk
Is more of a good thing better? A gene known as LIS1 is crucial for ensuring the proper placement of neurons in the developing brain. When an LIS1 gene is missing, brains fail to develop the characteristic folds; babies with ...
Feb 04, 2009 |
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A spoonful of sugar or a bitter blocker?
Dr Hannah Newton, an historian of science with an interest in how previous generations coped with childhood illness, digs up some 17th century tips for making medicine taste better and finds evidence for common ...
Feb 07, 2012 |
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Researchers increase understanding of gene's potentially protective role in Parkinson's
Treatments for Parkinson's disease, estimated to affect 1 million Americans, have yet to prove effective in slowing the progression of the debilitating disease.
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Feb 07, 2012 |
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Stress-induced genomic instability facilitates rapid cellular adaption in yeast
Cells trying to keep pace with constantly changing environmental conditions need to strike a fine balance between maintaining their genomic integrity and allowing enough genetic flexibility to adapt to inhospitable conditions. ...
Jan 29, 2012 |
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Patterns of chromosome abnormality: The key to cancer?
A healthy genome is characterized by 23 pairs of chromosomes, and even a small change in this structure — such as an extra copy of a single chromosome — can lead to severe physical impairment. So it's no surprise ...
Jan 23, 2012 |
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Rigged to explode? Inherited mutation links exploding chromosomes to cancer
An inherited mutation in a gene known as the guardian of the genome is likely the link between exploding chromosomes and some particularly aggressive types of cancer, scientists at the European Molecular Biology ...
Jan 19, 2012 |
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The power of flowers: Research sprouts a closer look at sunflower genetics
A Kansas State University researcher's plant genetic work is rooted in the sunflower state.
Jan 19, 2012 |
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'Pulverized' chromosomes linked to cancer?
They are the Robinson Crusoes of the intracellular world -- lone chromosomes, whole and hardy, stranded outside the nucleus where their fellow chromosomes reside. Such castaways, each confined to its own "micronucleus," ...
Jan 19, 2012 |
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Review: Google Docs, the perfect bridesmaid
(AP) -- For do-most-of-it-yourself brides, wedding planning means lists, lists and more lists, with some spreadsheets thrown in for good measure. There are also the long, endlessly pored-over documents of ...
Jan 11, 2012 |
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Hollywood still struggling to focus 3D technology
Two years after breakthrough 3D megahit "Avatar," Hollywood is still struggling to decide how best to use the new technology, as filmgoers tire of the novelty and say no to annoying glasses.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 21, 2011 |
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2.5M young adults gain coverage
(AP) -- The number of young adults lacking medical coverage has shrunk by 2.5 million since the new health care overhaul law took effect, according to a new analysis the Obama administration is to release ...
Dec 14, 2011 |
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