All posts tagged "Genetics"
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991Health NewsEmpathy May Be Partly Inherited, Study Suggests
Genes are responsible for a lot of things, and as it turns out, empathy is one of them. A person’s genetic background...
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1.0KHealth NewsScientists Have Found Why The Durian Has An Overpowering Smell
The durian holds the dubious honor of being arguably the world’s smelliest fruit. Now, scientists in Singapore announced that they have pinpointed...
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1.1KHealth NewsScientists Find 50 New Intelligence Genes
Scientists have found more than 50 new genes linked to intelligence. This discovery provides fresh insights into the “genetic architecture of intelligence”...
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1.2KHealth NewsFDA Approves First Ever Genetic Tests For Consumer Use
Genetic testing isn’t an exact science. In many cases, there is limited information when it comes to finding out how a specific gene...
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1.3KHealth NewsPeople’s Noses Were Shaped By Climates, Study Says
The nose is, of course, central to a person’s sense of smell and taste. But it has another, more important function: it...
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1.5KHealth NewsScientists Make Human-Pig Embryos
Growing human organs inside animals has long been a dream of scientists who want to provide hearts, lungs and kidneys that are...
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1.7KHealth NewsBoy’s Death Leads To Misdiagnoses Of Family Members
The death of a 13-year-oldboy from a sudden cardiac arrest led to a spate of misdiagnoses by his doctors, highlighting how genetic...
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2.3KScience NewsCRISPR/Cas9 And Its Implications On Modern Genetics
The issue of gene modification has always been a point of discussion around the world, not just due to its scientific uses...
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1.9KHealth NewsRetroviruses Found Embedded In Human DNA Hold Key To Ancient Epidemics
In a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers documented the recent discovery of retroviruses embedded...
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2.2KScience NewsResearchers Discover First Gray Hair Gene
Have you ever wondered why people’s hair turns gray sooner than others? Well researchers have discovered a variant gene that determines who...
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2.0KScience NewsAncient Genomes Reveal Irish Origins
Scientists have been able to find, by sequencing the first ancient human genomes from Ireland, the genesis of Celtic populations. According to...
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3.0KHealth NewsWill The ‘DNA Diet’ Be The Future Of Weight Loss?
What if your doctor could create a perfect diet, one based on your DNA, in order to help you lose weight? While...
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2.2KHealth NewsSweet Tooth Could Be Genetic
For some of us, not eating that last donut or piece of cake can feel almost impossible, especially when we’re supposed to...
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1.8KScience NewsCoral DNA Adapts To Climate Change, Study Finds
A study published on Thursday has found that certain species of coral have DNA that allows them to adapt to climate change....
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1.6KScience NewsChinese Scientists Alter Genomes In Human Embryos Raising Ethical Concerns
Scientist from Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, have published a study that reveals genes in human embryos have been modified, raising various ethical...
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1.6KScience NewsGenome Sequencing Mountain Gorillas Reveals The Significance Of Inbreeding
Scientists have sequenced whole genomes from mountain gorillas, our genetic cousins, for the first time in a massive boost to conservation efforts...
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1.5KHealth News23andMe To Use DNA Database To Invent New Drugs
23andMe, the Google-backed personal genetics company, has announced plans to mine its massive DNA database for drug targets. On Thursday, 23andMe said...
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1.9KScience NewsPenguins Have Lost Ability To Taste Fish And Three Of 5 Basic Tastes
A new study has found that penguins lack the genetic ability to taste bitterness, sweetness and the meaty or savory “umami” taste....
