Archive for the Genetics Articles

Study shows genes drive children’s changing fears

Apr 8 : A new study has shown that common fears in humans are linked to genetic factors, which keep changing as children and adolescents age.

Dry airways play key role in development of chronic lung diseases

Apr 8 : Researchers from Heidelberg and US have revealed that dry airways play a key role in the development of chronic lung diseases including cystic fibrosis, asthma and smoker’s lung, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Half of our happiness lies in our genes

April 6 : Happiness in life is as much attributable to having the right genetic mix as it is to external factors such as relationships, health and careers, says a new study.

Researchers identify genetic variations linked to increased lung cancer risk

Apr 3 : Researchers at Johns Hopkins, as part of a large, multi-institutional study, have identified for the first time genetic variations that increase the risk of lung cancer in people who

Scientists identify gene linked to Lou Gehrig’s disease

Apr 1: Researchers from Canada and France have identified a new gene, called TDP-43, which is responsible for a major fraction of ALS, (sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) cases or

Lung transplants not harmful for children with cystic fibrosis

Apr 1 : Refuting previous findings, a new research has reported that lung transplants are not harmful for children with cystic fibrosis.

Gene mutation may be underlying cause of schizophrenia

Mar 28 : Researchers at the University of Washington and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories have found a link between genetic errors and schizophrenia.

Scientist sheds new light on gene research

Mar 27 : A new study by an Indian-origin researcher has questioned some of the mechanisms underlying a new class of drugs based on gene silencing.

Study sheds light on genetic roots of Crohn’s disease

Mar 27 : A new study has identified genetic markers for Crohn’s disease and has also revealed that Ashkenazi Jews have an inherited risk of developing the inflammatory bowel

Body abnormalities increase childhood cancer risk

Jan 2 : A new study has found that kids with cancer have a higher prevalence of body abnormalities, such as asymmetric lower limbs and curvature of the spine, suggesting that