Genetic research into dyslexia

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The genetic research into dyslexia has its roots in the work of Galaburda and Kemper, 1979, and Galaburda et al. 1985, from the examination of post-autopsy brains of people with dyslexia. When they observed anatomical differences in the language center in a dyslexic brain, they showed microscopic cortical malformations known as extopias and more rarely vascular micro-malformations, and in some instances these cortical malformations appeared as a microgyrus. These studies and those of Cohen et al. 1989 suggested abnormal cortical development which was presumed to occur before or during the sixth month of foetal brain development.

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Higher risk of GI diseases may mean more vigilance, earlier screenings for minorities

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Three studies presented this week at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego underscore the growing disparities in gastrointestinal disease, particularly colon cancer and Barrett's ...


Anti-psychotic drugs could help fight cancer

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The observation that people taking medication for schizophrenia have lower cancer rates than other people has prompted new research revealing that anti-psychotic drugs could help treat some major cancers.


Researchers uncover genetic variants linked to blood pressure in African-Americans

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created Jul 17, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

A team led by researchers from the National Institutes of Health today reported the discovery of five genetic variants related to blood pressure in African-Americans, findings that may provide new clues to treating and preventing ...


New gadgets demystify metabolism; Find out how many calories your body burns

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And when she doesn't gain a pound -- ever -- there's only one thing to blame: her metabolism.


Study: Cancer survivors not getting needed tests

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(AP) -- New research finds that people who had radiation treatments for cancer as children are less likely than the general public or even their healthy siblings to get recommended screening tests.


A genetic link to premature ejaculation

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Premature ejaculation can be embarrassing, but a new study suggests that it might be a genetic disorder.


For adolescent crime victims, genetic factors play lead role

For adolescent crime victims, genetic factors play lead role

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Genes trump environment as the primary reason that some adolescents are more likely than others to be victimized by crime, according to groundbreaking research led by distinguished criminologist Kevin M. Beaver ...


Genetically engineered mice don't get obese

Genetically engineered mice don't get obese (w/Podcast)

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Obesity and gallstones often go hand in hand. But not in mice developed at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Even when these mice eat high-fat diets, they don't get fat, but they do develop ...


Gladstone scientists identify key factors in heart cell creation

Scientists identify key factors in heart cell creation

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Scientists at the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease have identified for the first time key genetic factors that drive the process of generating new heart cells. The discovery, reported in the current ...


Dark hair? Don't burn? Your genes may still put you at risk for melanoma

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New genetic research suggests that the traditional risk factors for melanoma may not be as helpful in predicting risk in all people as previously thought, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer ...


First sister study results reinforce the importance of healthy living

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Women who maintain a healthy weight and who have lower perceived stress may be less likely to have chromosome changes associated with aging than obese and stressed women, according to a pilot study that was part of the Sister ...


Gene to reduce wheat yield losses

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A new gene that provides resistance to a fungal disease responsible for millions of hectares of lost wheat yield has been discovered by scientists from the US and Israel.


Forgotten and lost - when proteins 'shut down' our brain

Forgotten and lost - when proteins 'shut down' our brain

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Which modules of the tau protein, in neurons of Alzheimer disease patients, may act in a destructive manner were investigated by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry ...


Genetic 'hotspot' for breast cancer risk

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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators have identified a new genetic hotspot for breast cancer.


International study identifies gene variants associated with early heart attack

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The largest study ever completed of genetic factors associated with heart attacks has identified nine genetic regions - three not previously described - that appear to increase the risk for early-onset myocardial infarction. ...