500-Million-Year-Old Bacterial Gene Resurrected

500-Million-Year-Old Bacterial Gene Resurrected

Experts are currently using it to study evolution in real-time

Gene Promoting Skin Cancer Found

Gene Promoting Skin Cancer Found

Researchers hope to target it with new therapies soon

Deletion of Single Gene May Cause Autism

Deletion of Single Gene May Cause Autism

The link was demonstrated in a recent experiment on mice

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 29th, 2012
Honeybee Research May Reveal Critical Data on Metabolic Disorders

Honeybee Research May Reveal Critical Data on Metabolic Disorders

A significant step has recently been taken in this field of research

Cause of Rare, Dramatic Condition Discovered

Cause of Rare, Dramatic Condition Discovered

A trio of genetic mutations is apparently responsible for the disease

Critical Gene-Silencing Protein Reveals Its 3D Structure

Critical Gene-Silencing Protein Reveals Its 3D Structure

Scientists gain a deeper understanding of how genes are silenced

Inflammation, Rapid Aging, Cancer Controlled by Same Master Gene

Inflammation, Rapid Aging, Cancer Controlled by Same Master Gene

Researchers could target it in new therapies against these conditions

Other Species' Genes May Reveal More About Our Own

Other Species' Genes May Reveal More About Our Own

Experts confirm that studying other creatures is very useful

Rare Genetic Variations Are Not That Rare After All

Rare Genetic Variations Are Not That Rare After All

Large investigation finds them to be surprisingly common

Fragile-X Gene, Autism Linked in New Study

Fragile-X Gene, Autism Linked in New Study

The gene leads to mutations that are involved in triggering ASD

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 11th, 2012
Unfavorable Genetic Mutations Can Be Addressed with Dieting

Unfavorable Genetic Mutations Can Be Addressed with Dieting

Researchers say that some of these variations can be resolved

Three Genes Involved in Underlying Autism Discovered

Three Genes Involved in Underlying Autism Discovered

More and more experts are beginning to see that the condition is hereditary

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 27th, 2012
Smoking May Lead to Schizophrenia

Smoking May Lead to Schizophrenia

Research identifies a series of risk factors for the mental disorder

Obesity May Be Triggered by Single Mutation

Obesity May Be Triggered by Single Mutation

The gene is responsible for suppressing appetite

Stressed Children Suffer Genetic Mutations

Stressed Children Suffer Genetic Mutations

Researchers establish a causal link between the two

Why Gene Allowing for Infections Are Maintained

Why Gene Allowing for Infections Are Maintained

They can still be found in humans and many other vertebrates

Genetic Underpinnings of Depression Nearly Identified

Genetic Underpinnings of Depression Nearly Identified

Experts are zeroing in on the genes that may favor the condition

 
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