Genetics News Archive
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- Gene Variations May Explain Weight Gain Among Men, Women
May 15, 2013
- People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt
May 15, 2013
- Angelina Jolie Will Have Ovaries Removed to Lower Chances of Cancer: Report
May 15, 2013
- Angelina Jolie Has Preventive Double Mastectomy
May 14, 2013
- Kids' Reading, Math Skills Tied to Future Success
May 13, 2013
- Daily Gene Rhythms May Be Off in Depressed People
May 13, 2013
- Scientists Discover More Genetic Clues to Testicular Cancer
May 12, 2013
- Many Heart Defects Aren't Inherited, Study Finds
May 12, 2013
- Dog DNA May Yield Clues to Human Eczema
May 10, 2013
- Gene Discovery May Offer Breakthrough for Rare Leukemia
May 09, 2013
- Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease
May 08, 2013
- Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks
May 08, 2013
- Living Long May Protect Against Early Alzheimer's, Study Finds
May 06, 2013
- Gene Test May Help Predict Success of Weight-Loss Surgery
May 02, 2013
- Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
May 01, 2013
- Scientists Pinpoint Most Major Genes Behind Deadly Blood Cancer
May 01, 2013
- Gene Mutation Linked to Migraines, Researchers Say
May 01, 2013
- Bipolar Disorder Drugs May 'Tweak' Genes Affecting Brain
April 25, 2013
- Testing Lung Cancer Patients for Gene May Aid Treatment, Study Finds
April 22, 2013
- Scientists Spot Cancer Metabolism Changes
April 21, 2013
- Scientists Create Breast Cancer Survival Predictor
April 17, 2013
- Could Turtle Gene Findings Aid Human Health?
April 17, 2013
- Human Gene Patent Case Goes to Supreme Court
April 15, 2013
- Gene May Boost Death Risk From Most Common Thyroid Cancer
April 12, 2013
- 10 Years On, Still Much To Be Learned From Human Genome Map
April 12, 2013
- Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Fat-Related Genes
April 11, 2013
- Study Links Stillbirth to Genes Tied to Dangerous Heart Rhythm
April 11, 2013
- Calcium May Cut Risk for Precancerous Colon Lesions in Some People
April 10, 2013
- Treatment for Blindness in Dogs Might Help People, Too
April 09, 2013
- Estrogen Level in Pregnancy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk in Daughters
April 09, 2013
- Gene May Double Risk of Alzheimer's in Blacks
April 09, 2013
- Study Locates More Obesity Genes
April 07, 2013
- Scientists Map Genome for Dutch Elm Disease Fungus
April 05, 2013
- Study Pinpoints Women at Risk for Blood Clots From Pregnancy
April 02, 2013
- Obama Unveils Vast Brain-Mapping Project
April 02, 2013
- Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk
April 01, 2013
- Breast Cancer Gene Tests Won't Help Most Women: Report
April 01, 2013
- More Genetic Insights Into 3 Types of Cancer
March 27, 2013
- Genes May Dictate Teens' Susceptibility to Heavy Smoking
March 27, 2013
- Genes and Early Wheezing Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk
March 27, 2013
- Picky Eating in Youngsters Might Be Largely Caused by Genes
March 22, 2013
- Having Older Grandfather May Raise Child's Autism Risk: Study
March 20, 2013
- Genetics May Be Tied to Breast Cancer Risk in Unexpected Ways
March 19, 2013
- Gene Mutations Appear Key to Childhood Leukemia Risk, Study Says
March 19, 2013
- High Blood Pressure May Add to Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds
March 18, 2013
- Gene Therapy Helped Mice Withstand Arthritis: Study
March 14, 2013
- Homegrown Strain of Dengue Fever Virus Pinpointed in Florida
March 14, 2013
- Scientists ID Antibody That Might Boost Cancer Therapy
March 14, 2013
- DNA Test Shows Promise in Guiding Advanced Breast Cancer Care
March 13, 2013
- With Acne, Bacteria Strain on Your Skin May Be Culprit
February 28, 2013
- Dog Study Raises Prospect of Biological Pacemaker for Humans
February 27, 2013
- Experimental Vitiligo Treatment Shows Promise in Mice
February 27, 2013
- Shared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and Depression
February 27, 2013
- Gene Disorder Screen Benefits Baby Boys, Girls Equally: Study
February 26, 2013
- Sleep Deprivation May Disrupt Your Genes
February 25, 2013
- Childhood Allergies May Be Affected by Race, Genetics
February 23, 2013
- New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Screening in Newborns, Children
February 21, 2013
- Gene Therapy Shows Early Promise for Heart Failure
February 21, 2013
- Mosquitoes Can Become Desensitized to DEET
February 20, 2013
- Blame Common Colds on Your Chromosome 'Caps?'
February 19, 2013
- Gene Mutation's Benefit for Ovarian Cancer Patients May Not Last: Study
February 19, 2013
- U.S. Plans Billion-Dollar Project to Study the Brain
February 18, 2013
- Researchers Detect an Anti-Autism Advantage in Females
February 18, 2013
- Lucky Dogs Get Shot at Diabetes Cure
February 14, 2013
- Cancer Chemotherapy Tied to Slight Rise in Risk for Leukemia
February 14, 2013
- Women With Alzheimer's-Linked Gene Show Faster Cell Aging
February 13, 2013
- Scientists Find 24 New Genes Linked to Nearsightedness
February 11, 2013
- Flu Shot May Not Work as Well for Seniors
February 06, 2013
- Study Ties Gene to Dangerous Heart Valve Deposits
February 06, 2013
- Scientists Find Clue to Aging Reversal in Mice
January 31, 2013
- Drug OK'd for Deadly Genetic Condition Tied to Cholesterol
January 30, 2013
- Many Cocaine Deaths Determined by Genes, Study Says
January 30, 2013
- Breast Cancer Gene May Be Tied to Early Menopause
January 29, 2013
- Scientists Link More Genes to Common Brain Tumor
January 24, 2013
- HIV-Like Virus Arose in Primates Millions of Years Ago, Scientists Say
January 24, 2013
- Why Some Wolves Became Dogs
January 23, 2013
- Blood Test Might Spot High-Risk Breast Cancer Genes
January 22, 2013
- Blood Test Might Help Guide Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
January 22, 2013
- Some Women Who Don't Need Deodorant Use It Anyway
January 18, 2013
- Your Genetic Secrets May Not Be as Safe as You Think
January 17, 2013
- For Some Children, Autism Symptoms May Fade With Age
January 15, 2013
- Researchers Link 25 New Gene Variants to Autism
January 14, 2013
- Kidneys Sometimes Removed Needlessly in Patients With Rare Genetic Disorder
January 10, 2013
- Pap Test Could Spot Some Ovarian Cancers, Study Finds
January 09, 2013
- Study Suggests Genetic Link Between Epilepsy, Migraine
January 08, 2013
- Genes Changes Seen in Alzheimer's Can Be Found in Infancy: Study
January 03, 2013
- Thousands of U.S. Babies Born With Cleft Lip, Palate Each Year
December 31, 2012
- How One N.Y. Family Met the Challenge of an Oral Birth Defect
December 31, 2012
- Debate Heats Up Over Screening Athletes for Sickle Cell Trait
December 28, 2012
- Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait Are Not the Same
December 28, 2012
- Genes Linked to Effectiveness of Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
December 28, 2012
- Scientists Shed Light on Fungus Behind Deadly Pneumonia Strain
December 28, 2012
- Scientists ID New Genetic Connection for Gout
December 28, 2012
- Genes Linked to Autism Seem to Have Strong Tendency to Mutate
December 20, 2012
- Children of Older Parents With Cancer May Be at Risk, Too
December 20, 2012
- Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Rare Children's Brain Disorder
December 19, 2012
- Scientists Now See 200 Genes Linked to Crohn's Disease
December 19, 2012
- Unhealthy Snacks Tied to Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk
December 17, 2012
- Gene Study Uncovers More Autism Clues
December 12, 2012
- Scientists ID Gene That Shows Progression in ALS Patients
December 12, 2012
- Health Tip: Feet That Hurt
December 10, 2012
- Genes May Influence Effectiveness of Anti-Smoking Policies
December 07, 2012
- Deep Belly Fat Could Weaken Men's Bones, Study Suggests
November 28, 2012
- New DNA-Based Blood Test May Spot Signs of Cancer
November 28, 2012
- Colorful Fruits, Vegetables May Be Key to Cancer-Fighting Diet
November 26, 2012
- Cardiac Screening for All Young Athletes Carries Big Price Tag: Study
November 26, 2012
- DNA May Explain Why Women Have More Rheumatoid Arthritis
November 26, 2012
- Dinner-Table Turkeys Differ Greatly From Their Ancestors
November 22, 2012
- Pot Psychosis May Be Gene-Related
November 20, 2012
- Human Intellect Backsliding From Lack of Evolutionary Pressure: Study
November 16, 2012
- Scientists ID Gene Mutation That May Triple Alzheimer's Risk
November 14, 2012
- Gene Ups Pancreatitis Risk in Men Who Drink Heavily
November 13, 2012
- Scientists Find Gene Differences in Nonsmokers With Lung Cancer
November 12, 2012
- Study Ties Obesity-Related Gene to Weaker Memory
November 09, 2012
- More Gene Variants Linked to Heart Trouble
November 08, 2012
- DNA 'Telomere' Length Tied to Aging, Death Risk
November 08, 2012
- Loss of Key Blood Cell Gene Tied to Anemia, Animal Research Suggests
November 07, 2012
- Alzheimer's Signs Found in Brains of Young Adults With Gene Mutation
November 06, 2012
- Gene Linked to Alzheimer's May Lose Power With Age
November 02, 2012
- Gene Study Yields New Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis
October 31, 2012
- Redheads May Face Higher Risk of Melanoma, Even Without Sun Exposure
October 31, 2012
- Gene May Be Tied to Both Smoking and ADHD, Study Suggests
October 30, 2012
- Mothers' Weight-Loss Surgery Linked to Kids' Heart Health
October 29, 2012
- Genes May Determine Aspirin's Effect on Advanced Colon Cancer
October 24, 2012
- Is Perfect Pitch Genetic?
October 23, 2012
- Depression, DNA Linked to Higher Death Risk in Bladder Cancer Patients
October 18, 2012
- Docs: Heart Device Might Be Breakthrough for Muscular Dystrophy
October 17, 2012
- Pain Level After Car Crash Could Depend on Your Genes, Studies Say
October 16, 2012
- New DNA Test Shows Promise for Spotting Colon Cancer
October 16, 2012
- Measuring Brain Plaques May Yield Clues to Alzheimer's Risk
October 15, 2012
- Big, Rapid Gains Made in Human Lifespan: Study
October 15, 2012
- Drugs to Prevent Alzheimer's to Be Tested in Large Trial
October 11, 2012
- What Drives Your Daily Biological Clock?
October 10, 2012
- Scientists ID 'Genetic Signatures' for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
October 09, 2012
- Gene Tied to Obesity, Depression, ADHD
October 09, 2012
- New Gene Test Predicts Whose Mouth Lesions Might Be Cancerous
October 09, 2012
- Scientists Link Gene to Lower Risk of Lung Cancer
October 08, 2012
- New Gene Mutations Tied to Schizophrenia
October 08, 2012
- Scientists Uncover Genetic Link for Uterine Fibroids
October 04, 2012
- Skinny Genes: Could Heredity Raise Your Vulnerability to 'Be-Thin' Pressure?
October 03, 2012
- Genetic Disorder Test for Newborns May Speed Up Diagnoses
October 03, 2012
- Genes Linked to Retardation Not Inherited, Study Suggests
October 03, 2012
- Researchers Discover Gene Defect Linked to Deafness
October 01, 2012
- Prenatal Test Presents Dilemmas to Expectant Mothers
September 28, 2012
- Study Ties Common Back Ailment to Faulty Gene
September 28, 2012
- Genes May Influence Impotence After Prostate Radiation
September 27, 2012
- More Than Half of Severe Mental Disability Cases Not Inherited: Study
September 27, 2012
- Colon Cancer Gene Database May Assist Research Efforts
September 27, 2012
- Some Women's Brains Contain Male DNA: Study
September 26, 2012
- 'Fragile X Syndrome' Researchers Boost Social Skills in Mice
September 25, 2012
- Animal Study Ties Common Chemical to Reproductive Problems
September 24, 2012
- Gene Study Yields New Clues to Breast Cancer
September 23, 2012
- Study Links Another Gene Variant to Male Breast Cancer
September 23, 2012
- Genes of Africa's Khoe-San Peoples Give Clues to Human Evolution
September 20, 2012
- Gene Mutation Changed Cheetah's Spots to Stripes
September 20, 2012
- Drug Shows Promise Against Fragile X Syndrome, Possibly Autism
September 19, 2012
- Scientists Map Genetic 'Blueprint' of Heart
September 13, 2012
- Scientists Spot 5 Genes That Help Shape Faces
September 13, 2012
- Scientists ID Gene for Insulin Sensitivity
September 12, 2012
- X-Rays May Up Breast Cancer Risk for Women With Certain Genes: Study
September 07, 2012
- Scientists Inch Closer to Genetic Blueprint of Diseases
September 05, 2012
- Scientists Find Links Among Parkinson's, Cancer and Family History
September 04, 2012
- Could Internet Addiction Be Genetic?
September 04, 2012
- Environmental 'Gene-Swapping' May Play Part in Antibiotic Resistance
September 04, 2012
- Ancient Genome Appears to Have Links to Modern Humans
August 30, 2012
- Scientists ID 'Happy' Gene in Women
August 29, 2012
- Vitamins, Minerals May Help Older Men's Sperm Stay Healthy
August 28, 2012
- Gene Might Predict Brain Tumors' Aggressiveness
August 27, 2012
- Could Your Genes Influence How You Vote?
August 27, 2012
- Older Dads May Raise Risk for Autism, Schizophrenia in Kids
August 22, 2012
- Microbiology and Genome Experts Quell Deadly Bacteria Outbreak
August 22, 2012
- New Clues to How Alcohol May Boost Cancer Risk
August 22, 2012
- Genetic Studies Give Clues to Tourette Syndrome, OCD
August 14, 2012
- Scientists ID New Gene Regions Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
August 13, 2012
- Fainting Might Run in Families, Twin Study Finds
August 08, 2012
- Genetic Research Sheds Light on Jewish Diaspora
August 07, 2012
- Why Women Outlive Men: Fruit Flies Give Clues
August 02, 2012
- Signs of ADHD Evident by Preschool, Expert Says
August 01, 2012
- Depression Could Shorten Cancer Survival, Study Suggests
August 01, 2012
- Scientists ID New Gene Linked to Vision Loss in Infants
July 30, 2012
- Heart Defect at Birth Signals Need to Check for Other Disorders: AHA
July 30, 2012
- Scientists Uncover Gene Variation Linked to Melanoma
July 29, 2012
- Could Gene Doping Be Part of Future Olympics?
July 26, 2012
- Parents of Severely Disabled Kids Say They Enrich Their Lives
July 23, 2012
- Scientists Map Genomes of One Man's Sperm
July 19, 2012
- Gene Studies Support 'Queen of Sheba' Legend
June 21, 2012
- Genes May Influence Reactions to Painkillers
June 20, 2012
- Research Solves How Fetus Is Shielded From Immune System
June 14, 2012
- Bonobo Genome Sheds Light on Their Links to Chimps, Humans
June 13, 2012
- Scientists Probe Diversity of Human Body's Microbes
June 13, 2012
- Older Dads May Pass on Longevity to Kids, Study Finds
June 12, 2012
- Alzheimer's-Linked Gene May Have More Effect on Women
June 12, 2012
- Inactivation of Gene Might Cause Skin Cancer to Spread
June 11, 2012
- Scientists Spot More Migraine Genes
June 10, 2012
- Entire Genome of Human Fetus Deciphered
June 06, 2012
- New Drug Effective for Rare Genetic Skin Cancer: Studies
June 06, 2012
- New 'Personalized' Drugs Show Promise Against Melanoma, Lung Cancer
June 04, 2012
- Some Genes Seem to Raise Risk of Obesity: Study
June 04, 2012
- Genes Might Help Some Smokers Kick the Habit
May 31, 2012
- Scientists Map the Tomato's Genome
May 30, 2012
- Brave New World of Genetics Requires Safeguards, Experts Say
May 30, 2012
- Study Ties Genes to Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Prostate Cancer Risk
May 22, 2012
- Gene Tests May Not Drive Patients to More Medical Care
May 18, 2012
- Genetic Test May Spot Raised Autism Risk
May 16, 2012
- Genes Might Be Key to Parkinson's Spread
May 15, 2012
- Cancer Cells in Bloodstream Show Great Diversity: Study
May 08, 2012
- Eye Color May Help Predict Vitiligo Risk
May 08, 2012
- Hot Flashes More Likely for Certain Smokers, Study Says
May 03, 2012
- 'Blond Genes' May Vary Around the World
May 03, 2012
- New Clues to the Evolution of the Human Brain
May 03, 2012
- Study: Gene Therapy for HIV Safe, But Effectiveness Still Unclear
May 02, 2012
- How That Glass of Red Wine Might Help You Live Longer
May 01, 2012
- Can Blood Test Predict Breast Cancer Risk?
May 01, 2012
- Research Gets Closer to Genetic Roots of Glaucoma
April 27, 2012
- Scientists Identify Gene Behind Pygmies' Short Stature
April 26, 2012
- Experimental Drug Eases Autistic Behaviors in Mice
April 25, 2012
- Bullying, Violence Linked to Faster Aging in Kids
April 24, 2012
- Hispanics Seem to Have Better Odds of Lung Cancer Survival
April 23, 2012
- Half-Siblings of Those With Autism at Raised Risk for Disorder: Study
April 20, 2012
- Genes Associated With Autism Also Related to Schizophrenia
April 19, 2012
- Gene Behind Psoriasis Identified, Researchers Say
April 19, 2012
- Researchers Repair Damage Caused by Heart Attacks in Mice
April 18, 2012
- Certain Genetic Regions May Be Tied to Osteoporosis
April 15, 2012
- Head, Body Lice Are Genetically Very Similar
April 12, 2012
- DNA Testing Finds Allergens, Toxins in Traditional Chinese Medicines
April 12, 2012
- Codeine After Surgery Could Endanger Certain Kids: Study
April 11, 2012
- In Mice, Drug Reverses Symptoms of Condition Linked to Autism
April 11, 2012
- Some Folks Just Can't Help Being Nice, Study Suggests
April 11, 2012
- Sibling Had a Stroke? Your Risk Might Rise, Too
April 10, 2012
- Researchers Find Genes Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
April 09, 2012
- Gene Discovery May Move Personalized Stomach Cancer Treatment Forward
April 08, 2012
- Scientists Pinpoint Childhood Obesity Genes
April 08, 2012
- Personal Gene Mapping Has Limits, Study Says
April 02, 2012
- First Bedside Gene Test Shows Promise
March 29, 2012
- New Injection Might Lower Tough-to-Treat Cholesterol
March 26, 2012
- Study Might Explain Brain Overgrowth Seen in Autism
March 23, 2012
- Research Spots Potential New Target in Fight Against Baldness
March 21, 2012
- With Spanking, Nature and Nurture Create More Aggression, Study Suggests
March 16, 2012
- Researcher Uses Genomics to Predict His Odds for Disease
March 16, 2012
- Genes May Hold the Key to Aging Skin
March 16, 2012
- New Clues to Link Between Fatty Diet, Colon Cancer
March 15, 2012
- Inflammation Might Play Role in Heart Disease: Study
March 14, 2012
- Brisk Daily Walk Could Counter 'Obesity Genes'
March 14, 2012
- Detailed Gene Scan Might Help Guide Leukemia Treatment
March 14, 2012
- EKG Testing May Spot Fatal Heart Conditions in Children
March 09, 2012
- Researchers ID Gene for Neck Disorder
March 09, 2012
- Genetic Tweak Helps Mice Avoid Cancer, Obesity: Study
March 06, 2012
- Depression Could Worsen Mental Decline in Heart Patients
March 05, 2012
- Sickle Cell Blood Test Might Predict Severity of Disease
March 02, 2012
- Gene Might Be a Culprit in Sudden Infant Death for Boys
February 24, 2012
- Researchers Spot New Gene Mutation Linked to Breast Cancer
February 22, 2012
- Genome Map Might Help Save Tasmanian Devil From Extinction
February 16, 2012
- Gene Linked to Start of Puberty
February 15, 2012
- Study Finds Gene Behind Inherited Cases of Enlarged Heart
February 15, 2012
- More Success With Gene Therapy for Blindness
February 08, 2012
- Heart Disease Risk Gene May Pass From Dads to Sons
February 08, 2012
- Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease
February 07, 2012
- Why Human Brains Are Smarter Than Chimp Brains
February 03, 2012
- Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's: Study
February 02, 2012
- Kalydeco Approved to Treat Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
January 31, 2012
- Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer
January 31, 2012
- Native Americans May Have Trekked From Siberia
January 27, 2012
- Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder
January 26, 2012
- Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified
January 26, 2012
- Researchers Spot Potential Bile Duct Cancer Drug Targets
January 26, 2012
- Gene Mutations May Boost Ovarian Cancer Survival: Study
January 24, 2012
- Can Low Birth Weight Raise Autism Risk?
January 24, 2012
- New Genetic Clues to Breast Cancer?
January 23, 2012
- Study Hints That Statins Might Fight Breast Cancer
January 19, 2012
- Genes May Give Clues to Severe Form of Lupus
January 18, 2012
- Genes May Guide Intelligence Throughout Life
January 18, 2012
- Study Maps Path From Smoking to Emphysema in Mice
January 18, 2012
- Melanoma Drug's Link to Other Skin Cancers Identified
January 18, 2012
- Knee Arthritis May Speed Up Process Linked to Cell Aging
January 17, 2012
- Your Taste for Fat May Reside in Your Genes
January 16, 2012
- DNA Damage From Chemo May Help Spur Leukemia's Return
January 12, 2012
- Scientists Identify Inherited Prostate Cancer Gene
January 11, 2012
- Gene Research Sheds Light on Rare Immune Disease
January 11, 2012
- Gene Mutations Linked to Thyroid Cancer Risk: Study
December 30, 2011
- Gene Mutation May Be Key to Familial Pancreatic Cancer
December 29, 2011
- Doubt Cast on Use of Genetic Test Before Plavix
December 28, 2011
- Research Sheds Light on Gene Mutation's Role in Rare Tumors
December 21, 2011
- Screening Alone Not Enough to Prevent Sudden Death in College Athletes
December 20, 2011
- Low Iron Levels May Increase Blood Clot Risk
December 15, 2011
- Some Causes of Stillbirth May Be Avoidable: Studies
December 13, 2011
- Gene Therapy a Boon for 6 Hemophilia Patients
December 12, 2011
- Family Tree May Affect Diagnosis Age in Some Breast Cancers
December 08, 2011
- Breast Cancer Gene Puts Survivors at Higher Odds for Recurrence
December 08, 2011
- New Tests Might Better Predict Breast Cancer's Return
December 07, 2011
- Vaccine Might One Day Prevent 'Cruise Ship' Stomach Bug
December 07, 2011
- Gene Mutation Helps Clear Fats From Blood, Study Finds
December 06, 2011
- More Evidence Links Specific Genes to ADHD
December 05, 2011
- Genes May Make Quitting Tougher for Smokers
December 02, 2011
- Scientists ID Gene That Predicts Chances of Cold Sores
December 02, 2011
- Studies in Mice May Offer Clues to Cleft Lip
December 01, 2011
- Lobular Breast Cancer Linked to Paternal Cancer History
November 30, 2011
- Scientists Reveal Monarch Butterfly Genome
November 23, 2011
- Gene Shortage Might Lead to Shorter Height, Study Says
November 23, 2011
- Blood Type May Be Associated With Stroke Risk: Study
November 16, 2011
- Gene Linked to Separation Anxiety
November 16, 2011
- Does a Gene Make People Seem Kinder?
November 15, 2011
- Cave Art Accurately Depicted Horses of Different Colors
November 10, 2011
- New Treatment May Boost Survival in Advanced Lung Cancer Cases
November 09, 2011
- Maternal Blood Test Might Spot Birth Defects More Safely
November 09, 2011
- New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Heart Disease
November 08, 2011
- Racial Disparities Still Exist for Kidney Recipients, Study Finds
November 08, 2011
- Possible Genetic Link to Autism Identified
November 04, 2011
- Common Breast Cancer Gene Test May Be Flawed, Study Says
November 04, 2011
- New Drug Targets Underlying Cause of Cystic Fibrosis
November 02, 2011
- Exercise Might Help Thwart 'Obesity Gene'
November 01, 2011
- Not All Women at Higher Risk in Families Carrying Breast Cancer Gene
October 31, 2011
- Daily Aspirin May Help Prevent Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk
October 28, 2011
- Scientists Identify Gene Linked to Cold Sores
October 28, 2011
- Bond With Teacher Can Help Curb Aggression in Kids
October 26, 2011
- Links to Mental Illness Seen in Fetal Brains: Study
October 26, 2011
- Aging Brain's Decline May Hinge on a Gene
October 25, 2011
- Genes Could Highlight Plavix Users at Clot Risk After Stent
October 25, 2011
- Some Kids Respond Better to ADHD Drug Than Others
October 21, 2011
- Gene Mapping Reveals Clues to Bedbugs' Pesticide Resistance
October 19, 2011
- Factors Identified That May Raise Risk of Early Menopause
October 18, 2011
- Genetic Profiling Adds New Dimension to Breast Cancer Treatment
October 14, 2011
- Ferriprox Approved to Treat 'Iron Overload'
October 14, 2011
- Genome of 'Black Death' Bacterium Sequenced
October 12, 2011
- Genome of Cancer-Free Rodent May Give Clues to Human Aging, Disease
October 12, 2011
- Direct-to-Consumer Gene Tests Cause Little Anxiety: Study
October 11, 2011
- Mutant Gene That Ups Risk for Ovarian Cancer May Aid Survival
October 11, 2011
- Healthy Diet May Counteract Heart Disease Gene
October 11, 2011
- Is Female Hormone Disorder Tied to Familial Heart Risk?
October 07, 2011
- Older Dads Can Pass on Gene Mutations That Lower Intellect
October 04, 2011
- Happy Kids a Product of Genes, Parenting, Study Finds
October 04, 2011
- New Genes Revealed for Type 1 Diabetes
September 29, 2011
- Gene Variant Linked to Failure of Asthma Drug
September 28, 2011
- U.S. Scientists Map Genome of Advanced Prostate Cancer
September 27, 2011
- Scientists ID More Genes Linked to Heart Disease
September 23, 2011
- Genetic Links Seen Between Bipolar Illness and Schizophrenia
September 22, 2011
- Scientists Discover Key Gene Mutation Behind Lou Gehrig's Disease
September 21, 2011
- Researchers Find Link Between Epilepsy, Schizophrenia Risk
September 20, 2011
- Genes May Explain Blacks' Bleaker Prostate Cancer Stats
September 20, 2011
- Gene Variant May Raise Death Risk After Heart Bypass
September 17, 2011
- Family of Four Has Its Genome Sequenced
September 16, 2011
- Newly Found Gene Mutations May Aid Heart Treatments
September 13, 2011
- Women With BRCA Mutations Get Cancer Diagnosis Earlier Than Before
September 12, 2011
- New Approach to Treating Asthma in Pregnancy
September 09, 2011
- Black Children May Be More Prone to Peanut Allergy, Study Finds
September 08, 2011
- Going Straight to Chemo May Be Better for Certain Breast Cancers
September 06, 2011
- More Evidence Links Genes to Parkinson's
August 31, 2011
- Family Heart Disease Risk Linked to Genes, Not Lifestyle
August 30, 2011
- Gene Mutations Identified in Uterine Fibroids
August 26, 2011
- Thank Neanderthals for That Healthy Immune System, Scientists Say
August 25, 2011
- Research Shows How Some Folks Resist Getting Sick With the Flu
August 25, 2011
- 'Bubble Boy' Kids Living Normally After Gene Therapy: Study
August 24, 2011
- Gluten-Free Set This Boy Free
August 19, 2011
- Gene Variants That Boost Lung Cancer Risk Identified
August 18, 2011
- Risk of Autism in Siblings Higher Than Thought
August 15, 2011
- Honing in on the Genetics of MS
August 10, 2011
- Gene Therapy Fights a Tough-to-Treat Leukemia: Study
August 10, 2011
- ADHD, Autism May Sometimes Share Gene Mutations
August 10, 2011
- Intelligence Largely Rooted in the Genes
August 09, 2011
- Maternal Blood Test Can Determine Sex of Fetus at 7 Weeks
August 09, 2011
- Study of Bone Cancer in Dogs May Improve Treatment in Kids
August 08, 2011
- Life-Threatening Leg Clots Run in Families, Study Shows
August 08, 2011
- Gene Study Identifies Non-Hereditary Links to Schizophrenia
August 07, 2011
- Counseling May Help Women at Risk for Breast Cancer Gene
August 05, 2011
- Gene Mutation Can Leave People Without Fingerprints
August 04, 2011
- Scientists May Have Found Missing Link to Common Brain Cancer
August 04, 2011
- Stomach Cancer Tumors Have Genetic Differences: Researchers
August 03, 2011
- Urine Test Might Help Predict Prostate Cancer Risk
August 03, 2011
- New Dog Gene May Shed Light on Childhood Epilepsy
July 29, 2011
- Scientists ID Gene Linked to Syndrome Behind Elephant Man Disease
July 27, 2011
- Gene Study Sheds Light on Deadly German E. Coli Strain
July 27, 2011
- Researchers Find 3 Genes Linked to Esophagus Disorders
July 26, 2011
- Family History May Predict Heart Attack More Than Stroke
July 26, 2011
- Many Doctors Ignore Cancer Genetic Testing Guidelines
July 25, 2011
- There's a Little Neanderthal in Most of Us
July 22, 2011
- Study: Inherited Alzheimer's Detectable 20 Years Before Symptom Onset
July 20, 2011
- Cheaper DNA Sequencing Coming Closer
July 20, 2011
- Novel Virus 'Jumped' From Monkeys to Humans, Researchers Find
July 15, 2011
- Genes Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome Identified
July 14, 2011
- Low 'Empathy' Response in Brain Might Point to Autism Gene
July 13, 2011
- Scientists Spot Possible Target in Ovarian Cancer
July 12, 2011
- Family History of Cancer Needs to Be Updated as You Age
July 12, 2011
- Female Ancestor of All Living Polar Bears Was Brown
July 07, 2011
- Environment May Be Especially Key to Autism: Study
July 05, 2011
- Could Finger Length Predict Penis Length?
July 04, 2011
- Post-Op Nausea May Be Hereditary
July 01, 2011
- Genes May Control How Long You Look at Happy Faces
June 29, 2011
- Gene 'Map' of Ovarian Cancer Yields New Clues to Treatment
June 29, 2011
- Genome Map May Help Save Tasmanian Devils
June 28, 2011
- More Autism Diagnoses in High-Tech Areas, Study Finds
June 24, 2011
- Simple Saliva Test Detects Your 'Real' Age
June 22, 2011
- Scientists Zero In on Key Melanoma Links
June 21, 2011
- Gene Study Sheds Light on Often Fatal Heart Condition
June 17, 2011
- Gene Sequencing Helps Twins With Rare Disorder
June 15, 2011
- FDA Approves Test That Spots Aggressive Breast Cancer
June 14, 2011
- Scientists Identify Genes Linked to Migraines
June 13, 2011
- Apples Help Keep Muscles Strong, Mouse Study Finds
June 09, 2011
- Girls May Be More Resistant to Autism Than Boys: Study
June 08, 2011
- Parkinson's Disease May Boost Melanoma Risk: Study
June 06, 2011
- Scientists Find Molecular Similarities in Brains of Those With Autism
May 25, 2011
- Genes Tied to Severity of Cystic Fibrosis Identified
May 23, 2011
- Teen Abstinence May Not Stop Later Risky Sex
May 20, 2011
- Early Adversity May Shorten Child's Life
May 18, 2011
- Gene Region Seems Linked to Depression
May 17, 2011
- Some More Sensitive to Effects of Alcohol, Study Finds
May 16, 2011
- Gene Variant Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death Risk in Blacks
May 13, 2011
- Genetic Test Shows Promise in Guiding Breast Cancer Care
May 10, 2011
- ADHD With Poor Emotional Control Seems to Run in Families
May 09, 2011
- Little Evidence That Diet, Lifestyle Cuts Alzheimer's Risk
May 09, 2011
- Single Gene Linked to Evolution of Human Brain
May 06, 2011
- New Gene Linked to Congenital Heart Defects
May 04, 2011
- Researchers Describe Gene Activity in Living Cells
April 27, 2011
- Dogs' DNA May Aid Research on Hereditary Parkinson's
April 22, 2011
- Gene Variant May Be Linked to Deadly Lung Fibrosis
April 20, 2011
- Genome Scans May Reveal Life-Saving Alternatives for Cancer Patients
April 19, 2011
- Genes May Affect Whether People Heed Advice
April 19, 2011
- Parents Want Genetic Testing for Kids: Study
April 18, 2011
- Alcoholic Parents May Predispose Kids to Drinking Problem
April 17, 2011
- Scientists Spot Key Gene Mutations in Melanoma
April 15, 2011
- Scientists Complete Detailed Map of Human Brain
April 13, 2011
- Certain Genes Could Add to Alcoholism Risk
April 13, 2011
- Could Dogs' DNA Give Clues to Human Lymphoma?
April 12, 2011
- Parkinson's May Have Links to Certain Cancers, Study Suggests
April 08, 2011
- Coffee Addiction May Be Grounded in Genes
April 06, 2011
- Most Breast Tumors Have Unique Genetic 'Fingerprint,' Study Finds
April 04, 2011
- Does Stress Reduction Benefit Cancer Patients' Health?
April 04, 2011
- Scientists Spot 5 New Alzheimer's Genes
April 04, 2011
- Ovarian Cancer Prognosis May Depend on Gene Mutations
April 04, 2011
- Breast Milk Cells May Someday Help Predict Cancer
April 04, 2011
- Heavy Beer Drinking, Genetics May Raise Risk of Stomach Cancer
April 04, 2011
- Do At-Home Genetic Tests Tell Too Much and Explain Too Little?
April 01, 2011
- Genome Map of Multiple Myeloma Offers Clues to Its Cause
March 23, 2011
- Lung Cancer Evolves With Treatment, Study Finds
March 23, 2011
- Genes' 'On/Off' Switches Yield Clues to Breast Cancer
March 23, 2011
- Screening Seems to Catch Dangerous Heart Condition in Kids
March 22, 2011
- Scientists Create Autism-Like Traits in Mice
March 21, 2011
- Gene Therapy May Help Reverse Parkinson's Symptoms
March 17, 2011
- Shar-Pei Dogs Shed Light on Human Fever Syndromes
March 17, 2011
- Poor Diet in Pregnancy Tied to Disease in Offspring: Rat Study
March 10, 2011
- Home Genetic Tests May Need Doctor's Involvement: Report
March 10, 2011
- Lost DNA May Have Made Us More Human
March 09, 2011
- Genes May Affect Severity of Drug Addiction
March 08, 2011
- Scientists Link 13 New Gene Regions to Heart Disease Risk
March 07, 2011
- Mix of Genetics and Stress Can Impair Mental Abilities
March 07, 2011
- Extra Tests Not a Deterrent to Experimental Cancer Therapy
March 04, 2011
- Scientists Spot Another Gene Behind Type 2 Diabetes
March 01, 2011
- Scientists Link 'Sets' of Genetic Abnormalities to Autism Risk
March 01, 2011