News tagged with genetic identification
Global barcode project to scan plants in the wild
Dec 16, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A cheap and fast method of identifying the world's most important plants in the wild could soon be possible, thanks to a global project involving the University of Adelaide.
New study reveals first ever method to genetically identify all 8 tuna species
Oct 26, 2009 |
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A new paper published October 27 in PLoS ONE, the online, open-access scientific journal, unveils for the first time a method to accurately distinguish between all eight tuna species from any kind of processed tissue using ...
Two brown bear populations in Spain have been isolated for the past 50 years
Apr 29, 2009 |
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The situation of bears in the Iberian Peninsula is critical. Researchers from the University of Oviedo (UO) and the Superior Council of Scientific Research (SCSR) have performed a genetic identification based ...
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Genetic loci assigned for musical aptitude in Finnish families
May 19, 2008 |
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Researchers from Finland and USA have identified one major and several potential loci associated with musical aptitude in the human genome. The results raise an interesting question about common evolutionary background of ...
Gene screen to identify causes of autism
Oct 16, 2008 |
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A new screening method can be used to detect the chromosomal abnormalities most commonly associated with autism spectrum disorders. By screening for genetic defects associated with various kinds of cognitive impairment, the ...
Mexican genomes show wide diversity
May 11, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The detailed new look yet at the genetics of Mexicans is showing significant diversity, a finding that could help point the way to customized drugs and identification of people prone to certain diseases.
Predicting the risk of a common fungal infection after stem cell transplantation
Jun 20, 2008 |
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In silico genetic analysis in mice has led to the discovery of a gene affecting susceptibility to a severe fungal infection in transplant recipients. In a study published June 20th in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics, invest ...
Analysis does not support association between genetic marker, stress and risk of depression
Jun 17, 2009 |
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Contrary to a previous report, an analysis of 14 previous studies does not find an association between a serotonin transporter gene variation, stressful life events, and an increased risk of major depression, according to ...
Figuring out green power -- scientists speed up discovery of plant metabolism genes
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Feb 13, 2009 |
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Michigan State University researchers are dramatically speeding up identification of genes that affect the structure and function of chloroplasts, which could lead to plants tailored specifically for biofuel ...
Diarrhea disorder Giardiasis caused by two different parasite species
Aug 21, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from Uppsala University and the Karolinska Institute have found major genetic differences between the human variants of the intestinal parasite Giardia intestinalis. Sequencing of the genomes ...
Researchers identify colorectal cancer gene
Mar 07, 2008 |
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Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine researchers published a study in the March 7th issue of The American Journal of Human Genetics identifying the hereditary components of colorectal cancer (CRC).
Identification of genetic markers for ulcerative colitis could lead to treatment
Jan 08, 2009 |
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An international consortium of researchers, including major contribution from a team led by Dr. John D. Rioux, a professor of medicine at the Université de Montréal and the Montreal Heart Institute, has identified ...
Teens' mental health affects how long they stay in school, new study shows
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Nov 12, 2009 |
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Queen's University researcher Steven Lehrer has won a prestigious international award in recognition of his contributions to health economics.
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