Archive for the Genetics Articles

Obesity gene may alter DNA in the brain region that controls food intake

November 9 : Scientists at the University of Oxford in the UK have found that a gene that

New study sheds light on link between genetics and obesity

Nov 9 : Researchers from the University of Cambridge, Oxford University and Cancer

Omega-3 fish oils offer effective supplemental Lupus treatment

November 8 : Scientists have found that low dose dietary supplementation with omega-3

Researchers uncover genetic role in Type 1 diabetes

November 7 : Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System have revealed the

Gene behind rheumatoid arthritis identified

Nov 5 : Researchers at the University of Manchester have identified a gene variant which

First case of rare cancer-causing syndrome surfaces in Singapore

November 5 : A woman in Singapore has been diagnosed with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), a rare hereditary disorder that predisposes a person to develop cancer at an early age.

Epilepsy genes’ mutations may cut each other; prevent seizures

November 5 : Scientists in the US have found that inheriting two genetic mutations, which can individually lead to epilepsy, may indeed prevent seizures.

Gene responsible for rheumatoid arthritis identified

Nov 4 : The largest-ever study of the genetics behind common diseases has identified the gene responsible for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Autistic adolescents can imbibe social skills

Nov 4 : Autistic children face special challenges in relationships as they reach adolescence, but these can be successfully met, a new study says.

Here’s how mice recognise one another

November 3 : Researchers at the University of Liverpool have discovered that mice use a highly specialised set of proteins in their urine to recognise one another.