“Taste” gene may explain some of kids’ food choices
• Genetics • Feb 07 05

Genetic variations in the sensitivity of taste buds to bitter flavors may help explain why some kids are vehemently opposed to vegetables, a study…    

 

Middle-age spread owes a lot to genes - study
• Genetics • Jan 27 05

Middle-aged men may be able to lay a hefty share of the blame for their expanding bellies on their parents, study findings suggest.

The…    

 

Human embryonic stem cell lines found contaminated
• Genetics • Jan 24 05

Stem cell lines from human embryos, which are grown with animal-derived cells, have become contaminated with a product that human cells are genetically unable…    

 

New gene could be a master switch for cancer
• Genetics • Jan 20 05

Scientists have discovered a new cancer-causing gene that they believe could be a molecular master switch for the disease.

Dubbed the Pokemon gene, it…    

 

Low-LDL gene quite common in African Americans
• Genetics • Jan 19 05

Researchers have identified two genetic mutations that are fairly common in individuals of African descent and are associated with a 50 percent reduction in…    

 

Gene therapy improves Alzheimer’s in mouse study
• Genetics • Jan 17 05

Gene therapy might one day be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, new experiments in mice suggest.

The study found that gene delivery…    

 

Genes, low iron tied to restless legs in kids
• Genetics • Jan 14 05

Family history and iron deficiency appear to play important roles in childhood restless legs syndrome, according to a new study.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS)…    

 

Genetic variation tied to osteoarthritis
• Genetics • Jan 10 05

A variant of the gene that controls production of a cartilage component increases susceptibility to osteoarthritis, Japanese researchers report

Dr. Shiro Ikegawa of…    

 

Nanoparticles could improve gene therapy
• Genetics • Jan 04 05

Tiny particles of silica can act as DNA carriers, providing a non-viral method of gene therapy, new research shows.

The idea of gene therapy…    

 

Gene therapy helps kids with immune disorder
• Genetics • Dec 16 04

A type of gene therapy helps restore a working immune system to children with a genetic disease called x-linked severe combine immune deficiency (SCID-X1),…    

 

Gene therapy curbs fibroids, in mice
• Genetics • Dec 03 04

Experiments in mice show that treating uterine fibroids with gene therapy that inactivates the fibroid’s estrogen receptors causes them to shrink. This might lead…    

 

Genetic factors influence female infidelity
• Genetics • Nov 24 04

Genetic factors appear to play a role in influence female infidelity and the number of sexual partners women have, British scientists said on Wednesday.

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Biotech firm wants to breed allergy-free cats
• Genetics • Oct 26 04

The biotechnology revolution is shaking up the pet world.
First came a cloned cat. Then came the fish genetically engineered to glow.

Now,…    

 

Mice thrive without chapters of the book of life
• Genetics • Oct 20 04

It’s called the book of life, but mice - and perhaps humans - can still thrive even when chapters are missing, scientists said on…    

 

UN urged to ignore Bush plea for human cloning ban
• Genetics • Oct 18 04

Britain’s national academy of science urged the United Nations on Monday to ignore a call by President Bush to ban all forms of human…    

 

Harvard seeks permission to clone human embryos
• Genetics • Oct 14 04

Harvard University researchers said on Wednesday they were seeking permission to use cloning technology to make human stem cells.

They plan to use technology…    

 

Genetic factors influence male homosexuality - study
• Genetics • Oct 13 04

Genetic factors, along with cultural and early experiences, influence male homosexuality, Italian scientists said on Wednesday.

Researchers at the University of Padua said the…    

 

Scientists identify “Jekyll and Hyde” cancer gene
• Genetics • Sep 01 04

French and American scientists said Wednesday they have identified a “Jekyll and Hyde” type of cancer gene that could lead to better ways to…    

 

New genetic link found to SIDS
• Genetics • Aug 19 04

A collection of genes involved in early development may help explain why black babies are more at risk of sudden infant death syndrome than…    

 

Gulf War syndrome may be in the genes
• Genetics • Aug 17 04

Chronic fatigue among Gulf War veterans seems to be associated with a particular variant of the DCP1 gene, according to new research.

The gene…    

 

Gene profile predicts leukemia relaps
• Genetics • Aug 05 04

Altered expression of genes - either turned on or off abnormally - is a hallmark of cancer. Researchers have now found that differences in…    

 

Gene defect found in some SIDS cases
• Genetics • Jul 20 04

A faulty gene may be responsible for some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as crib or cot death, U.S. researchers…    

 

Exercise cuts fall risk for women with thin bones
• Genetics • Jun 21 04

Exercises that boost strength and agility may help elderly women with brittle bones lessen their odds of falling, a new study suggests.

Canadian researchers…    

 

UK Nobel Laureate wants genetic bias ban
• Genetics • May 27 04

A Nobel Prize winning scientist has called on the British government to introduce legislation to prevent discrimination on the basis of people’s genetic make-up,…    

 

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