New Gene Involved in Tooth Formation Found

New Gene Involved in Tooth Formation Found

The discovery has broad implications for dental care

Old Gene Family Underlying Epilepsy Found

Old Gene Family Underlying Epilepsy Found

The discovery may explain why the seizures occur

Habitats Influence the Transmission of Panda Genes

Habitats Influence the Transmission of Panda Genes

Lowlands and mountains alike are to blame

Hereditary Factors May Influence the Taste of Salt

Hereditary Factors May Influence the Taste of Salt

Some may experience it more intensely

Tibetans Are Genetically Adapted to Their Country

Tibetans Are Genetically Adapted to Their Country

So that they can survive its thin air

Genes Causing Two Fetal Syndromes Found

Genes Causing Two Fetal Syndromes Found

They trigger the Meckel-Gruber and Joubert syndrome

More Genes Responsible for Throat Cancer Risk Found

More Genes Responsible for Throat Cancer Risk Found

Following a genome-wide association study

Bioengineered Flies Can Smell Blue Light

Bioengineered Flies Can Smell Blue Light

Due to genetic alterations

Light Can Now Control Protein Movements In Vivo

Light Can Now Control Protein Movements In Vivo

This provides new ways of studying their functions

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 17th, 2010
Spaceflight Hinders the Immune System

Spaceflight Hinders the Immune System

Weightlessness influences the genes themselves

Protein That Promotes Longevity Identified

Protein That Promotes Longevity Identified

This may also have implications for cancer research

Reverting Memory Loss in the Elderly Using Genetics

Reverting Memory Loss in the Elderly Using Genetics

This may soon become possible

Tourette's Syndrome Influenced by Gene

Tourette's Syndrome Influenced by Gene

A new one was recently discovered

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 30th, 2010
Aphids Are 'Genetic Pioneers'

Aphids Are 'Genetic Pioneers'

According to experts at the NSF

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 29th, 2010
Proteins May Promote Bone Healing

Proteins May Promote Bone Healing

According to a new investigation on lab mice

Genes Controlling Brain Wave Patterns Found

Genes Controlling Brain Wave Patterns Found

Auxiliary pathways were also discovered

Genetic Mutations Tied to Amount of Cigarette Smoking

Genetic Mutations Tied to Amount of Cigarette Smoking

Picking up the habit may also be inscribed in the genes

 
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