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Why are men more cancer-prone: Answer may lie in the Y chromosome
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], Jan 17 (ANI): Several studies have indicated that men are more prone to developing cancer as compared to women, however very little is known about why they display a higher susceptibility towards this deadly disease.
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Genetics might explain the difference in our ability to ward off g
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], Jan 17 (ANI): Individuals vary in the capability of their immune systems to ward off gut infections due to bacteria viruses and other pathogens, but the latest research suggests that part of this can be explained by genetic factors.
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Researchers discover new mechanism in genetics to treat little hea
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 16 (ANI): Heart is known as the pump to the body, which works in co-ordination with valves divided in between the left and the right ventricle. Researchers have discovered a new mechanism involved in a common congenital disease of the aortic valve located in the le
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Genetics may determine whose kidney benefits from dietary compound
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 18 (ANI): A recent study suggests that not everyone's kidney gets benefited from the dietary compound they consume, instead kidney health may depend on an individual's genetics.
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Novel process discovers how microbes harvest electrons!
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 18 (ANI): Ever since scientists discovered that certain microbes can get their energy from electrical charges, researchers have wondered how they do it.
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Not genetics, lifestyle leads to most premature heart diseases
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 2 (ANI): Physical inactivity, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol play a greater role than genetics in many young patients with heart diseases, suggests a new study.
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Study identifies 27 genetic variants associated with disease in mu
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 24 (ANI): A recent study has identified 27 new genomic variants associated with conditions such as blood pressure, type II diabetes, cigarette use and chronic kidney disease in diverse populations.
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Genetic makeup influences decision to own a dog: Study
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], May 17 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that the genetic makeup of an individual influences his/her decision to own a dog.
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Researchers identify 104 high-risk genes for schizophrenia
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Apr 23 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have discovered 104 high-risk genes for schizophrenia, by using computational 'framework'.
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Happily married? Thank your Genes
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 02 (ANI): Living a happily married life? According to a recent study, your genetics might be playing a part in keeping your relationship bright and sunny.
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Genetic variants behind development of schizophrenia
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 17 (ANI): A new study, led by researchers at the UCL Genetics Institute finds that genetic variants which prevent a neurotransmitter receptor from working properly have been implicated in the development of schizophrenia.
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KMC Medical Genetics Team discovers rare bone disorder
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 17 (ANI-BusinessWireIndia): A team of researchers at the Department of Medical Genetics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal led by Dr. Girisha KM, Professor and Head Department of Medical Genetics, has discovered a rare disease affecting bone growth in children.
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