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  • Families Could Benefit From Gene Tests in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims
    (16-Nov-2009)
    Identifying mutation in deceased cuts costs for evaluating risk in relatives, study shows

  • Research Sheds Light on Causes of Parkinson's
    (16-Nov-2009)
    Gene mutations linked to both common and rarer hereditary forms of disease

  • Families Could Benefit From Gene Tests in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims
    (16-Nov-2009)
    Identifying mutation in deceased cuts costs for evaluating risk in relatives, study shows

  • Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health
    (16-Nov-2009)
    When BRCA1 is deactivated, it can lead to hardening of the arteries, mouse study suggests

  • Gene Therapy Brings New Muscle to Monkeys
    (12-Nov-2009)
    Finding holds hope of better treatment for muscular dystrophy, experts say

  • Gene Therapy Brings New Muscle to Monkeys
    (12-Nov-2009)
    Finding holds hope of better treatment for muscular dystrophy, experts say

  • Firm Says Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Is Possible
    (05-Nov-2009)
    10,000 human genomes could be sequenced next year, company says

  • Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'
    (05-Nov-2009)
    Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy

  • Genes Linked to 'Pot' Belly
    (05-Nov-2009)
    And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find

  • Complete Horse Genome Sequence Revealed
    (05-Nov-2009)
    Findings could aid understanding of human diseases, scientists say

  • Firm Says Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Is Possible
    (05-Nov-2009)
    10,000 human genomes could be sequenced next year, company says

  • Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'
    (05-Nov-2009)
    Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy

  • Firm Says Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Is Possible
    (05-Nov-2009)
    10,000 human genomes could be sequenced next year, company says

  • Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis
    (04-Nov-2009)
    Mutation is tied to a protein implicated in rare form of bowel disorder, researchers say

  • High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring
    (02-Nov-2009)
    And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds

  • Is There a 'Bad Driver' Gene?
    (29-Oct-2009)
    1 in 3 people have DNA that may make things tougher behind the wheel, researchers say

  • Stem Cells Coaxed to Make Precursors to Egg, Sperm
    (28-Oct-2009)
    In long term, advance may lead to better fertility treatments, experts say

  • Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections
    (28-Oct-2009)
    Small studies found two mutations in women who had recurring episodes

  • Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
    (28-Oct-2009)
    Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking

  • Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease
    (24-Oct-2009)
    Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests

  • Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease
    (24-Oct-2009)
    Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests

  • Anesthesia, Exertional Heat Deaths May Be Linked
    (23-Oct-2009)
    Malignant hyperthermia occurs with extreme exercise, not just surgery, researchers find

  • Scientists Discover Gene Key to Human Speech
    (23-Oct-2009)
    Special region found only in people offers clues to language development

  • Some Parts of Human Genome Get Lost
    (22-Oct-2009)
    Technology allows scientists to spot non-essential DNA base pairs

  • Some Parts of Human Genome Get Lost
    (22-Oct-2009)
    Technology allows scientists to spot non-essential DNA base pairs

  • Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
    (22-Oct-2009)
    Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say

  • Gene Behind Gaucher Disease a Player in Parkinson's
    (21-Oct-2009)
    Finding from worldwide study could one day lead to new treatments

  • Sex With a Partner Makes Evolutionary Sense: Study
    (21-Oct-2009)
    In worm model, genes gained from two parents helped offspring thrive, study shows

  • Genes May Link Hip Fractures and Heart Disease
    (20-Oct-2009)
    Risks for breaks rise if a brother or sister has heart failure or stroke, study finds

  • Scientists Provide First Map of Complete Human Epigenome
    (16-Oct-2009)
    The information may help accelerate research into diseases and treatments, experts say

  • Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Diagnosis at Younger Age
    (16-Oct-2009)
    Researchers concerned that disease may be developing earlier

  • Transplant May Treat Metabolic Disorders in Womb
    (16-Oct-2009)
    Cord-blood stem cells given early in pregnancy might save infants most at risk, researchers say

  • Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Diagnosis at Younger Age
    (16-Oct-2009)
    Researchers concerned that disease may be developing earlier

  • Scientists Provide First Map of Complete Human Epigenome
    (16-Oct-2009)
    The information may help accelerate research into diseases and treatments, experts say

  • Are Commercial Genetic Tests Worth Taking?
    (14-Oct-2009)
    Experts cautious about validity, usefulness of some on the market

  • Are Commercial Genetic Tests Worth Taking?
    (14-Oct-2009)
    Experts cautious about validity, usefulness of some on the market

  • Side Effects in Statin Users Linked to Gene Mutation
    (14-Oct-2009)
    Finding may help tailor treatments to keep patients from stopping meds, researcher says

  • Stem Cells Being Tested to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
    (14-Oct-2009)
    It may be possible to stop tumor growth without harmful therapies, study suggests

  • Gene Mutation May Speed Learning
    (12-Oct-2009)
    Finding might yield insights into diseases like Parkinson's, experts say

  • A Gene Tweak Could Keep Heart Young
    (12-Oct-2009)
    Suppressing it improved cardiac function in aging mice, scientists report

  • Gene Mutation May Speed Learning
    (12-Oct-2009)
    Finding might yield insights into diseases like Parkinson's, experts say

  • Berinert Approved for Rare Genetic Disease
    (12-Oct-2009)
    To treats symptoms of hereditary angiodema

  • A Gene Tweak Could Keep Heart Young
    (12-Oct-2009)
    Suppressing it improved cardiac function in aging mice, scientists report

  • New Technology Shows Human Genome in 3-D
    (08-Oct-2009)
    Technique lets researchers see how and where DNA fits into cells

  • New Technology Shows Human Genome in 3-D
    (08-Oct-2009)
    Technique lets researchers see how and where DNA fits into cells

  • New Way to Make Stem Cells?
    (08-Oct-2009)
    Chemicals can do the work previously handled by genes, researchers find

  • Potential Pieces of Autism Puzzle Revealed
    (07-Oct-2009)
    Researchers identify possible genetic links, but urge further study

  • Potential Pieces of Autism Puzzle Revealed
    (07-Oct-2009)
    Researchers identify possible genetic links, but urge further study

  • Potential Pieces of Autism Puzzle Revealed
    (07-Oct-2009)
    Researchers identify possible genetic links, but urge further study

  • Gene Test Might Predict Tamoxifen's Effectiveness
    (06-Oct-2009)
    The breast cancer drug works better depending on particular DNA, study suggests

  • Gene Discovery May Advance Head and Neck Cancer Therapy
    (05-Oct-2009)
    Expanded list of genetic links might improve diagnosis, treatment, researchers say

  • Gene Discovery May Advance Head and Neck Cancer Therapy
    (05-Oct-2009)
    Expanded list of genetic links might improve diagnosis, treatment, researchers say

  • Glaucoma Tied to Gene Variants in Blacks
    (22-Sep-2009)
    Findings could lead to new treatments or even a cure, researchers say

  • Gene Mutation Linked to Fever-Induced Seizures
    (18-Sep-2009)
    Finding could lead to better treatment options, study suggests

  • Genetics Linked to Early Sexual Activity in Kids
    (18-Sep-2009)
    Impulsive traits may be passed down from parents, research shows

  • Gene Mutation Linked to Fever-Induced Seizures
    (18-Sep-2009)
    Finding could lead to better treatment options, study suggests

  • Insulin-Linked Genes Tied to Body's Internal Clock
    (17-Sep-2009)
    Discovery could shed light on conditions related to sleep-wake cycle

  • For the Color Blind, a Ray of Hope
    (16-Sep-2009)
    Researchers use gene therapy to restore color perception in monkeys

  • Gene 'Switch' May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs
    (15-Sep-2009)
    Finding could lead to treatments for bronchitis, asthma, researchers say

  • Routine Testing Would Improve Herceptin Use in Breast Cancer
    (14-Sep-2009)
    Targeted drug therapy often doesn't reach the right patients, study finds

  • Alzheimer's Gene Affects Brains of Young Adults
    (11-Sep-2009)
    Finding might help predict who's susceptible to the disease, study says

  • Discovery May Pave Way to Better Diabetes Care
    (11-Sep-2009)
    Newly discovered gene affects insulin resistance, study finds

  • Two Genes May Determine How Well MS Patients Do
    (11-Sep-2009)
    Study in mice provides clues to variations in disease progression

  • Deep Sea Microbes Shed Light on Human Biology
    (10-Sep-2009)
    Scientists determine structure of enzymes involved in making ribosomes

  • Environment May Play Role in Racial Health Disparities
    (10-Sep-2009)
    Society affects biology, researchers say

  • Trio of Gene Variants Discovered That May Raise Alzheimer's Risk
    (06-Sep-2009)
    Study suggests they're implicated in clearance of amyloid plaque from brain

  • Scientists Turn Off 'Obesity Switch' in Mice
    (03-Sep-2009)
    Deleted gene allows rodents to eat high-fat diet and stay thin, research shows

  • Scientists Turn Off 'Obesity Switch' in Mice
    (03-Sep-2009)
    Deleted gene allows rodents to eat high-fat diet and stay thin, research shows

  • New Technique Offers Hope for Kids With Immune Deficiency
    (02-Sep-2009)
    Stem-cell transplant without chemo can help avoid treatment toxicity, research shows

  • Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Higher for Blacks
    (02-Sep-2009)
    Accounting for risk factors made no difference in disparity, researchers find

  • Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Before Birth Affects DNA
    (31-Aug-2009)
    Cigarettes may trigger prenatal gene changes, leading to lifelong health problems, study suggests

  • Genetic Clues May Lead to New Skin Cancer Therapies
    (31-Aug-2009)
    Mutant genes linked to melanoma could be targets for treatment, researchers say

  • Colon Cancer Stopped in Its Tracks in Swiss Study
    (28-Aug-2009)
    Gene-based treatment could block tumors, prevent recurrence, researchers say

  • Benji, Marley or Bo: Three Genes Dictate Dog's Coat
    (27-Aug-2009)
    Findings could have implications for study of human genetics and disease

  • Benji, Marley or Bo: Three Genes Dictate Dog's Coat
    (27-Aug-2009)
    Findings could have implications for study of human genetics and disease

  • Gene 'Fix' in Egg Prevents Inherited Diseases in Monkeys
    (26-Aug-2009)
    But the technique is bound to be controversial if tried in humans, experts warn

  • Gene 'Fix' in Egg Prevents Inherited Diseases in Monkeys
    (26-Aug-2009)
    But the technique is bound to be controversial if tried in humans, experts warn

  • Gene Linked to Inherited Kidney Disease Found
    (21-Aug-2009)
    Researchers already testing potential treatment

  • Gene Linked to Inherited Kidney Disease Found
    (21-Aug-2009)
    Researchers already testing potential treatment

  • Gene Mutation Improves Response to Lung Cancer Drug
    (19-Aug-2009)
    Finding supports worthiness of genetic screening

  • New Drug Approved for Gaucher Disease
    (18-Aug-2009)
    An inherited metabolic disorder

  • Genetic Discovery May Improve Hepatitis C Treatment
    (17-Aug-2009)
    Finding will help predict patient response to therapy, researchers say

  • Genetic Discovery May Improve Hepatitis C Treatment
    (17-Aug-2009)
    Finding will help predict patient response to therapy, researchers say

  • Genetic Discovery May Improve Hepatitis C Treatment
    (17-Aug-2009)
    Finding will help predict patient response to therapy, researchers say

  • They Snooze Less, But They Don't Lose
    (13-Aug-2009)
    Genetic mutation could explain why some function fine on six hours a night

  • Gene Therapy Offers Hope Against Inherited Blindness
    (12-Aug-2009)
    Injection under retina may allow increased light sensitivity, research suggests

  • Gene Therapy Offers Hope Against Inherited Blindness
    (12-Aug-2009)
    Injection under retina may allow increased light sensitivity, research suggests

  • Gene Therapy Offers Hope Against Inherited Blindness
    (12-Aug-2009)
    Injection under retina may allow increased light sensitivity, research suggests

  • Genome Sequencing Gets More Affordable
    (11-Aug-2009)
    Stanford researcher says he completed the task for $50,000

  • Genome Sequencing Gets More Affordable
    (11-Aug-2009)
    Stanford researcher says he completed the task for $50,000

  • Genome Sequencing Gets More Affordable
    (11-Aug-2009)
    Stanford researcher says he completed the task for $50,000

  • New Genetic Link Suspected for Muscular Dystrophy
    (11-Aug-2009)
    Small study finds that mutation may lead to protein deficiency

  • Many Opt for Surgery to Lower Breast, Ovarian Cancer Risk
    (07-Aug-2009)
    Women with BRCA gene mutations often choose preventive measures, study finds

  • Many Opt for Surgery to Lower Breast, Ovarian Cancer Risk
    (07-Aug-2009)
    Women with BRCA gene mutations often choose preventive measures, study finds

  • Cold, Flu or Pneumonia? Answer May Lie in Blood Test
    (06-Aug-2009)
    Gene signature detects differences in viral, bacterial infections, study finds

  • Sperm Cell Insights May Aid Stem Cell Research
    (06-Aug-2009)
    Scientists spot proteins that help sperm revert to stem cell state

  • Living in U.S. May Raise Hispanics' Cancer Risk
    (06-Aug-2009)
    Lifestyle changes up the odds for Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, study finds

  • Sperm Cell Insights May Aid Stem Cell Research
    (06-Aug-2009)
    Scientists spot proteins that help sperm revert to stem cell state

  • Genome of Leukemia Patient Reveals Common Mutations
    (05-Aug-2009)
    Findings could help scientists understand genetic basis of cancer

  • Scientists Decode HIV Genome
    (05-Aug-2009)
    Breakthrough finding shows virus carries huge RNA genetic code

  • Scientists Find Way to Stop Epilepsy in Mice
    (04-Aug-2009)
    Blocking bad gene kept disease from being passed to offspring

  • Scientists Find Way to Stop Epilepsy in Mice
    (04-Aug-2009)
    Blocking bad gene kept disease from being passed to offspring

  • Blood Type May Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
    (03-Aug-2009)
    New findings are consistent with previous research

  • Gene Found for Age-Related Cataract
    (31-Jul-2009)
    Could help advance understanding of this vision-robbing disease

  • Researchers Discover the Tale Behind Short Dogs
    (30-Jul-2009)
    Dachshunds, corgis and others may trace their height to an evolutionary event

  • Researchers Discover the Tale Behind Short Dogs
    (30-Jul-2009)
    Dachshunds, corgis and others may trace their height to an evolutionary event

  • 'Suicide' Genes Help Slow Ovarian Tumor Growth in Mice
    (30-Jul-2009)
    Treatment could be tested in women within 18 to 24 months, expert suggests

  • Multiple Myeloma Genome Unlocked
    (29-Jul-2009)
    Discovery paves way for better therapies for some blood cancer patients, experts say

  • Multiple Myeloma Genome Unlocked
    (29-Jul-2009)
    Discovery paves way for better therapies for some blood cancer patients, experts say

  • Gene Mutation Could Be Key to Rare Blood Vessel Disease
    (22-Jul-2009)
    Finding may lead to new treatments, researcher says

  • Gene Mutation Could Be Key to Rare Blood Vessel Disease
    (22-Jul-2009)
    Finding may lead to new treatments, researcher says

  • Cellular Protein Yields Clues to Diabetes, Alzheimer's
    (22-Jul-2009)
    Animal tests suggest humanin could have therapeutic benefits

  • Immune System Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Staph Infections
    (21-Jul-2009)
    Findings could lead to better therapies for severe forms of the disease

  • Cell Discovery May Bring Science Closer to Diabetes Cure
    (20-Jul-2009)
    'Sox17' gene could further pancreatic research, study suggests

  • Hope for Damaged Heart Muscle
    (20-Jul-2009)
    In lab study, re-engineered cells show promise for cardiac treatment

  • New Gene May Signal Aggressive Breast Cancer
    (20-Jul-2009)
    Finding provides insight into tumor growth, metastasis, researchers say

  • Earlier Testing Needed for Fragile X Syndrome
    (17-Jul-2009)
    Delay in diagnosis could be prevented with better screening, study finds

  • Earlier Testing Needed for Fragile X Syndrome
    (17-Jul-2009)
    Delay in diagnosis could be prevented with better screening, study finds

  • Easy Baby or Fussy -- It May Be Out of Mom's Control
    (17-Jul-2009)
    Gene, brain activity may determine child's temperament, study finds

  • Male Sex Chromosome on Its Way Out: Study
    (17-Jul-2009)
    But researchers believe a replacement will take over

  • Five Hypertension Genes Found in Black Americans
    (17-Jul-2009)
    Could be targets for new treatments, researchers say

  • Teaming Up to Tackle a Deadly Cancer
    (16-Jul-2009)
    Family bonds, dedicated scientists set their sights on the bone malignancy chordoma

  • Teaming Up to Tackle a Deadly Cancer
    (16-Jul-2009)
    Family bonds, dedicated scientists set their sights on the bone malignancy chordoma

  • Teen Behaviors Stem From Genetics, Environment
    (16-Jul-2009)
    When it comes to drinking and acting out, genes alone aren't destiny, study finds

  • Gene Mutation Is Linked to Heart Muscle Disease
    (15-Jul-2009)
    Findings shed light on understanding of dilated cardiomyopathy

  • Gene Mutation Is Linked to Heart Muscle Disease
    (15-Jul-2009)
    Findings shed light on understanding of dilated cardiomyopathy

  • Signs of Alzheimer's Seen Earlier Than Thought
    (15-Jul-2009)
    Second study found that individuals who were informed about their risk weren't devastated

  • Healthy Diet, Exercise Keeps Mind Sharp As You Age
    (14-Jul-2009)
    New research finds eating healthy, moderate activity are protective

  • Gene Connections Key to Brain Tumor Growth
    (14-Jul-2009)
    Discovery could help change disease from fatal to chronic, researcher says

  • Gene May Help Predict Timing of Alzheimer's Onset
    (13-Jul-2009)
    Discovery of TOMM40 adds to understanding of disease development

  • Gene May Help Predict Timing of Alzheimer's Onset
    (13-Jul-2009)
    Discovery of TOMM40 adds to understanding of disease development

  • Scientists Zero In on Elusive 'Allergy Gene'
    (10-Jul-2009)
    Genetic mutation increases likelihood of eczema and asthma, study finds

  • Health Tip: Your Family Has a Medical History
    (09-Jul-2009)
    How it may affect your health

  • Catastrophic Epilepsy Caused by Defect in One Gene
    (08-Jul-2009)
    Mouse study led to discovery of mutation and could advance treatments

  • Drug Shows Promise in Nervous-System Tumor Treatment
    (08-Jul-2009)
    In small study, some patients had their hearing restored

  • Catastrophic Epilepsy Caused by Defect in One Gene
    (08-Jul-2009)
    Mouse study led to discovery of mutation and could advance treatments

  • Genetic Breakthrough Spells Hope for Lung Fibrosis Patients
    (08-Jul-2009)
    Might help those with advanced disease buy time until transplant, study shows

  • Genes Linked to Cholesterol in Cells Are Identified
    (07-Jul-2009)
    Discovery could lead to new treatment targets, researchers say

  • Cell Pathway May Be Key to Lung Cancer's Spread
    (03-Jul-2009)
    Researchers express hope that finding will lead to treatments

  • C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells
    (02-Jul-2009)
    And that might raise odds for diabetes, asthma later on, researchers say

  • Another Genetic Link to Testicular Cancer Is Found
    (02-Jul-2009)
    Discovery may help explain why disease runs in families

  • Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
    (01-Jul-2009)
    Immune function genes also in the same area, researchers say

  • Online Genetic Testing Appears to Have Benefits
    (30-Jun-2009)
    Lung cancer assessment allays some concerns about how patients interpret results, researchers say

  • Chromosome Abnormality Tied to Autistic Behavior in Mice
    (26-Jun-2009)
    Finding could help advance autism research in humans

  • Hundreds of Genes Could Be Linked to ADHD
    (25-Jun-2009)
    Variations would explain different attention-disorder symptoms, study suggests

  • Hundreds of Genes Could Be Linked to ADHD
    (25-Jun-2009)
    Variations would explain different attention-disorder symptoms, study suggests

  • New Cancer Drug Fights Tumors in Those With BRCA Mutations
    (24-Jun-2009)
    Olaparib prevents malignant cells from repairing themselves, researchers say

  • Chemicals in Marijuana Smoke May Harm DNA
    (19-Jun-2009)
    Lab tests find cannabis even more toxic than tobacco

  • Study Finds Possible Genetic Indicator of Colorectal Cancer
    (18-Jun-2009)
    If perfected, screening method could make disease detection easier, experts say

  • Boys May Feel a Genetic Pull Toward Gangs
    (17-Jun-2009)
    Presence of a 'warrior gene' variant ups violence inclination, study finds

  • Boys May Feel a Genetic Pull Toward Gangs
    (17-Jun-2009)
    Presence of a 'warrior gene' variant ups violence inclination, study finds

  • Genes May Raise Risk of Neuroblastoma in Kids
    (17-Jun-2009)
    Finding sheds light on cause of lethal cancer, expert says

  • Taking Aim at Relapse of Leukemia in Kids
    (17-Jun-2009)
    Researchers say discovery could lead to lifesaving drugs

  • Lifestyle May Counter Blood Pressure Genes
    (16-Jun-2009)
    Smoking, drinking and more can override what you're born with, study finds

  • Strides Made in Hemophilia Research
    (16-Jun-2009)
    Successful blood-clotting in lab could pave way for human trials, researchers say

  • Study Refutes Depression Gene Finding
    (16-Jun-2009)
    But stressful life events can trigger the condition, researchers say

  • No Benefit in Testing for Genes Linked to Leg Clots
    (16-Jun-2009)
    Taking precautions best way to avoid deep vein thrombosis, report says

  • Study Refutes Depression Gene Finding
    (16-Jun-2009)
    But stressful life events can trigger the condition, researchers say

  • Lifestyle May Counter Blood Pressure Genes
    (16-Jun-2009)
    Smoking, drinking and more can override what you're born with, study finds

  • Strides Made in Hemophilia Research
    (16-Jun-2009)
    Successful blood-clotting in lab could pave way for human trials, researchers say

  • Dad's Genes May Play Greater Role Than Thought
    (15-Jun-2009)
    Data on 'packaging' in sperm cells may also help assess infertility

  • Dad's Genes May Play Greater Role Than Thought
    (15-Jun-2009)
    Data on 'packaging' in sperm cells may also help assess infertility

  • Coming Soon: Lung-Cancer Spray?
    (15-Jun-2009)
    Novel delivery of gene therapy suppresses tumors in mice

  • People With Huntington's Report Discrimination
    (12-Jun-2009)
    Businesses, the public, even families are involved, study finds

  • Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found
    (10-Jun-2009)
    Understanding primary biliary cirrhosis may lead to new treatments, researchers say

  • Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found
    (10-Jun-2009)
    Understanding primary biliary cirrhosis may lead to new treatments, researchers say

  • Gene Can Dampen Chemo Drug Effectiveness
    (10-Jun-2009)
    Alternatives to current breast cancer therapy needed for some patients, study says

  • Another Blood Fat Fuels Heart Attack Risk
    (09-Jun-2009)
    Danish study fingers high levels of lipoprotein(a)

  • Insomnia and Anxiety May Be Genetically Linked
    (08-Jun-2009)
    Study of twins finds those with depression have trouble sleeping

  • Grilled Meats Not Tied to Breast Cancer in Older Women
    (05-Jun-2009)
    Study finds no added risk for eating meat, even when cooked at high temps

  • Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder
    (05-Jun-2009)
    Women and doctors should watch for signs of excessive blood loss, experts say

  • Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder
    (05-Jun-2009)
    Women and doctors should watch for signs of excessive blood loss, experts say

  • Researchers Detect Blood-Clotting Mechanism
    (04-Jun-2009)
    Finding could help those with potentially deadly conditions

  • Researchers Detect Blood-Clotting Mechanism
    (04-Jun-2009)
    Finding could help those with potentially deadly conditions

  • Researchers Spot Genes Linked to Testicular Cancer
    (01-Jun-2009)
    Discovery could help determine which men are at increased risk, scientists say

  • Research Finds 'New Crop' of Breast Cancer Genes
    (01-Jun-2009)
    Study in mice also suggests possible treatment with blood pressure med

  • Discovery Could Eliminate Harmful Gene Mutation in Dogs
    (29-May-2009)
    Scientists may be able to prevent heredity disorder in Golden Retrievers

  • Discovery Could Eliminate Harmful Gene Mutation in Dogs
    (29-May-2009)
    Scientists may be able to prevent heredity disorder in Golden Retrievers

  • Discovery Could Eliminate Harmful Gene Mutation in Dogs
    (29-May-2009)
    Scientists may be able to prevent heredity disorder in Golden Retrievers

  • Green-Glowing Gene Heralds a Better Research Monkey
    (27-May-2009)
    'Transgenic' primates can pass along clues to human disease in their DNA, scientists explain

  • Gene Mutation May Up Risks of Endometrial Cancer
    (27-May-2009)
    Marker indicates aggressiveness of the disease, study finds

  • Green-Glowing Gene Heralds a Better Research Monkey
    (27-May-2009)
    'Transgenic' primates can pass along clues to human disease in their DNA, scientists explain

  • Gum Disease, Heart Disease Share Genetic Link
    (26-May-2009)
    Discovery helps explain association between the two illnesses

  • Protein May Hold Key to Blocking Allergy-Induced Asthma
    (21-May-2009)
    Team finds mice lacking certain gene showed fewer signs of condition

  • Gene Gives Clues to Why Autism More Common in Boys
    (20-May-2009)
    Family study sheds more light on mysterious condition

  • Gene Gives Clues to Why Autism More Common in Boys
    (20-May-2009)
    Family study sheds more light on mysterious condition

  • Research Reveals How Down Syndrome Shields Against Cancer
    (20-May-2009)
    The findings might someday lead to better treatments, experts say

  • Stem Cell Study Offers Hope for Targeting Tumors
    (19-May-2009)
    In mice, genetically engineered cells killed cancer but spared healthy cells

  • Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure May Damage DNA
    (18-May-2009)
    Gene reprogramming can occur in just 3 days time

  • Multivitamins Might Prolong Life
    (18-May-2009)
    By preserving protective ends of DNA, aging might be slowed, study suggests

  • Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure May Damage DNA
    (18-May-2009)
    Gene reprogramming can occur in just 3 days time

  • Sharing Cancer Info May Be Empowering
    (15-May-2009)
    Telling children about genetic risks fosters openness, expert says

  • Gene Screen May Predict Colon Cancer's Return
    (15-May-2009)
    That knowledge could guide important treatment decisions, experts say

  • Cocaine Spurs Long-Term Change in Brain Chemistry
    (14-May-2009)
    Study in mice finds drug alters gene activity, points to new methods for treatment

  • Folic Acid Reduces Infant Heart Defects
    (13-May-2009)
    Adding B vitamin to grain products cut congenital heart defects in newborns, researchers say

  • Genes Yield Clues to High Blood Pressure
    (12-May-2009)
    Each bit of DNA offers insights to better treatments, scientists say

  • Impulsivity Raises Alcoholism Risk
    (08-May-2009)
    Mouse study finds those that crave alcohol are more likely to choose quick rewards

  • Inbreeding May Have Doomed Spain's Habsburg Dynasty
    (08-May-2009)
    Enfeebled and sterile, Charles II's genes made him the last of his line, researchers say

  • Genes Linked to Spread of Breast Cancer
    (06-May-2009)
    Study identifies three genetic ties to brain metastasis

  • Weight-Loss Gene May Keep Smokers Thinner
    (06-May-2009)
    Increases in a protein likely cause, but study doesn't provide direct proof

  • Genetics Linked to How Brain 'Frames' Choices
    (05-May-2009)
    And its response to a positive or negative view could be partly hereditary, study finds

  • Researcher IDs Narcolepsy as Autoimmune Disease
    (04-May-2009)
    Discovery of 2 gene variants that kill off protective hormone could lead to new treatments

  • Researcher IDs Narcolepsy as Autoimmune Disease
    (04-May-2009)
    Discovery of 2 gene variants that kill off protective hormone could lead to new treatments

  • Genes May Affect Complications After Heart Surgery
    (30-Apr-2009)
    Study finds more shock and kidney problems in those with variant

  • Young Women's Breast Tissue Offers Clues to Cancer Risk
    (30-Apr-2009)
    Tissue density tied to chances of disease in middle-age and beyond, study suggests

  • Gene Therapy Improves Diabetic Neuropathy in Study
    (29-Apr-2009)
    Injections appear to be safe, but more research needed

  • Research Highlights Genetic Risk for Autism
    (28-Apr-2009)
    Expert calls new findings a 'crack in the facade' of the disorder

  • Gene Alteration May Affect Breast Cancer Therapy
    (28-Apr-2009)
    Less toxic regimen could be sufficient for some women, study finds

  • Research Highlights Genetic Risk for Autism
    (28-Apr-2009)
    Expert calls new findings a 'crack in the facade' of the disorder

  • Autism Tied to Older Moms, Breech Birth
    (27-Apr-2009)
    But it's unlikely these factors cause the neurological condition, experts say

  • Scientists From 25 Countries Sequence Cow Genome
    (23-Apr-2009)
    Could lead to better breeding techniques, shed light on human genome

  • Scientists Find New Way to Create Stem Cells
    (23-Apr-2009)
    'Chemical' programming avoids problems genetic manipulation poses, study finds

  • Genes May Alter Alcohol's Effect on Fetus
    (22-Apr-2009)
    Study in mice could explain differing outcomes of drinking while pregnant

  • Gene Studies Reveal Cancer's Secrets
    (22-Apr-2009)
    Key alterations hold clues to blood, bladder and ovarian malignancies, researchers say

  • Genes Hike Melanoma Risk Even in Those Who Tan Well
    (21-Apr-2009)
    Study finds chances of getting deadly skin cancer higher despite darker coloring

  • Experts Highlight Inroads to Preventing Cancer
    (21-Apr-2009)
    Folic acid supplements, smoking and genetics are among research targets

  • Science Makes Inroads Against Prostate, Other Cancers
    (20-Apr-2009)
    In studies, an immune boost fights prostate tumors, and better drugs outwit brain, pancreatic malignancies

  • Worms Reveal More of Longevity's Secrets
    (16-Apr-2009)
    The way cells use oxygen could keep them younger, longer

  • Scientists Spot Stroke Genes
    (15-Apr-2009)
    Chromosomal region contains two suspect variants that raise risk for brain attack

  • Race May Not Be Key in Cancer Disparities
    (13-Apr-2009)
    Study finds differences drop or disappear when scale is reduced

  • Gene Variant Tied to Schizophrenia
    (10-Apr-2009)
    Discovery advances search for better treatments, experts say

  • Genetic Finding May Lead to Male Contraceptive
    (03-Apr-2009)
    Prospect stems from discovery of mutation affecting infertility

  • Gene May Explain Women's Heightened Lupus Risk
    (02-Apr-2009)
    Disease-prone mice lacking this factor failed to develop common symptoms, study finds

  • Gene May Explain Women's Heightened Lupus Risk
    (02-Apr-2009)
    Disease-prone mice lacking this factor failed to develop common symptoms, study finds

  • Human Heart Can Make New Cells
    (02-Apr-2009)
    Discovery could lead to ways of regrowing damaged cardiac tissue, experts say

  • Researchers Test Lithium as Radiation Protector
    (01-Apr-2009)
    Study in mice hints at possible use in brain cancer treatment

  • Gene Mutation Doubles Risk of Aggressive Colon Cancer in Blacks
    (01-Apr-2009)
    Study found whites much less likely to have this variant

  • Gene Mutation Doubles Risk of Aggressive Colon Cancer in Blacks
    (01-Apr-2009)
    Study found whites much less likely to have this variant

  • Gene Mutation Doubles Risk of Aggressive Colon Cancer in Blacks
    (01-Apr-2009)
    Study found whites much less likely to have this variant

  • Erbitux May Help Some With Colorectal Cancer
    (01-Apr-2009)
    Finding, called 'not overwhelming,' applies only to those with particular gene mutation

  • Study Links Pesticides to Birth Defects
    (31-Mar-2009)
    Risk rises for babies conceived in spring, summer, when chemical concentrations peak

  • Gene Screen Could Help Spot Melanoma
    (31-Mar-2009)
    Activity of key proteins separate cancer from benign mole, scientists say

  • Study Links Sugar Production in Yeast Cells to Longevity
    (27-Mar-2009)
    Conservation of glucose for survival may apply to humans as well, researchers say

  • Study Links Sugar Production in Yeast Cells to Longevity
    (27-Mar-2009)
    Conservation of glucose for survival may apply to humans as well, researchers say

  • Genes May Boost Harm to Kids From Secondhand Smoke
    (26-Mar-2009)
    Certain variants weaken lungs' defenses against free radicals, researchers say

  • Gene Test May ID Younger Women at Risk for Melanoma
    (25-Mar-2009)
    Variation found in more than 40% of females under 50 raises odds almost 4-fold

  • Study IDs Variations in Black, White Genomes
    (24-Mar-2009)
    Differences associated with behavioral traits, susceptibility to certain diseases

  • Catching Ovarian Cancer Early May Miss Aggressive Tumors
    (24-Mar-2009)
    The finding casts the usefulness of screening into doubt, scientists say

  • Study IDs Variations in Black, White Genomes
    (24-Mar-2009)
    Differences associated with behavioral traits, susceptibility to certain diseases

  • Danon Disease Can Be Quickly Fatal, Study Finds
    (24-Mar-2009)
    Heart experts stress the importance of genetic testing and diagnosis

  • HPV Data May Aid Vaccine's Effectiveness
    (24-Mar-2009)
    Most cervical cancers arose from strains covered by the shot, study finds

  • Catching Ovarian Cancer Early May Miss Aggressive Tumors
    (24-Mar-2009)
    The finding casts the usefulness of screening into doubt, scientists say

  • Study IDs Gene Variants Tied to Sudden Cardiac Death
    (23-Mar-2009)
    Finding could prevent fatal arrhythmias by limiting meds in those with risk factor

  • Study IDs Gene Variants Tied to Sudden Cardiac Death
    (23-Mar-2009)
    Finding could prevent fatal arrhythmias by limiting meds in those with risk factor

  • Genetics Should Decide Warfarin Dose, Study Reiterates
    (20-Mar-2009)
    What works for some people might be dangerous for others

  • Researchers Suspect Genetic Link to COPD
    (20-Mar-2009)
    Inherited susceptibility to cigarette smoke may be the key

  • Yale Lab Discovers New Gene-Based Syndrome
    (19-Mar-2009)
    Mutation affects kidneys, brain and inner ear, study finds

  • Researchers Use Gene to End High Blood Sugar in Mice
    (18-Mar-2009)
    Whether method might someday help people awaits further study

  • Progress Reported Against Gene Involved in Hepatitis C
    (18-Mar-2009)
    Finding could lead to new treatments for the disease, researchers say

  • Freckles, Moles May Indicate Risk for Eye Cancer
    (12-Mar-2009)
    Factors that lead to skin cancer make uveal melanoma more likely, too, study finds

  • DNA Testing Lays Romanov Murder Mystery to Rest
    (11-Mar-2009)
    Bodies found near rest of Tsar Nicholas II's family identified as 2 missing children

  • Genes May Decide Which Smokers Get Lung Disease
    (11-Mar-2009)
    Certain DNA could encourage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, research shows

  • DNA Testing Lays Romanov Murder Mystery to Rest
    (11-Mar-2009)
    Bodies found near rest of Tsar Nicholas II's family identified as 2 missing children

  • Clues Found to Brain Mechanism Behind Migraines
    (11-Mar-2009)
    Study in mice pinpoints role of gene mutation in triggering certain headaches

  • Study Links Blood Type and Pancreatic Cancer
    (10-Mar-2009)
    Findings shed light on gene serving as marker for others involved in tumor development

  • Sunburn Might Play a Role in Rosacea
    (10-Mar-2009)
    Skin blistering, as well as family history, appears linked to skin disorder, expert says

  • Study Links Blood Type and Pancreatic Cancer
    (10-Mar-2009)
    Findings shed light on gene serving as marker for others involved in tumor development

  • DNA Variations May Alter Risk of Hodgkin's Disease
    (09-Mar-2009)
    Proteins that repair genetic damage are focus of new research

  • Late-Life Fatherhood May Lower Child's Intelligence
    (09-Mar-2009)
    A man's biological clock may be ticking too, researchers say

  • Women With Breast Cancer Gene Favor Preventive Mastectomy
    (09-Mar-2009)
    Most carriers view the procedure as best security against the disease, study finds

  • DNA Variations May Alter Risk of Hodgkin's Disease
    (09-Mar-2009)
    Proteins that repair genetic damage are focus of new research

  • Gene Explains How High-Fructose Diets Lead to Insulin Resistance
    (06-Mar-2009)
    Corn syrup more easily metabolizes to fat in liver, which may trigger disease, study says

  • Retinal Gene Is Linked to Childhood Blindness
    (05-Mar-2009)
    Discovery might someday yield therapies to restore sight, experts suggest

  • Retinal Gene Is Linked to Childhood Blindness
    (05-Mar-2009)
    Discovery might someday yield therapies to restore sight, experts suggest

  • Retinal Gene Is Linked to Childhood Blindness
    (05-Mar-2009)
    Discovery might someday yield therapies to restore sight, experts suggest

  • Engineered Viruses Could Battle Superbugs
    (04-Mar-2009)
    Researchers say they disabled bacterial defenses, making antibiotics more effective

  • Gene Variant Tied to Cocaine-Induced Paranoia
    (04-Mar-2009)
    Finding may shed light on physiology of phobias in general, study suggests

  • 'Fasting Signal' Offers Clues to Insulin Resistance in the Obese
    (03-Mar-2009)
    Drugs blocking this communication may offer therapeutic benefits, mouse study finds

  • Gene Variant Allies Autism, Gastrointestinal Woes
    (02-Mar-2009)
    It's associated with both brain development and GI system functions, study finds

  • Men With BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks
    (27-Feb-2009)
    They need to be more aware of the threats to themselves and relatives, study says

  • New Test May Mean Faster Breast Cancer Treatment
    (27-Feb-2009)
    Genetic analysis method can be used on all women with diagnosis, study says

  • Men With BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks
    (27-Feb-2009)
    They need to be more aware of the threats to themselves and relatives, study says

  • Gene Mutation Linked to Inherited ALS
    (26-Feb-2009)
    Discovery might one day lead to additional treatments, experts say

  • Gene Mutation Linked to Inherited ALS
    (26-Feb-2009)
    Discovery might one day lead to additional treatments, experts say

  • Gene Mutation Linked to Inherited ALS
    (26-Feb-2009)
    Discovery might one day lead to additional treatments, experts say

  • Scientists Discover New Drug Targets for Crohn's Disease
    (26-Feb-2009)
    Gene-searching method uncovered more players in painful gastrointestinal condition

  • Tests Might Diagnose, Predict Prostate Cancer
    (25-Feb-2009)
    One measures genes in urine, another combines PSA and other risk factors

  • Genes May Help Drive Rotator Cuff Injury
    (25-Feb-2009)
    The risk is higher if even distant relatives have suffered such problems, study finds

  • Study Pinpoints New Gene for Cystic Fibrosis
    (25-Feb-2009)
    Variant can affect disease severity, experts say

  • Gene Variant Raises Risk of Uterine Fibroids
    (24-Feb-2009)
    Mutation discovered more common in white women, but different genes might raise risk in black women

  • Scientists Find Gene for Tooth Enamel
    (24-Feb-2009)
    Discovery might someday lead to new dental techniques

  • Aneurysms in 2nd Generation May Not Come Early
    (23-Feb-2009)
    In fact, ruptures tend to occur later in life, large study finds

  • Mice Study Shows How 'Fat Gene' Works
    (23-Feb-2009)
    Those without FTO gene stay slim without dieting or added exercise, German researchers say

  • Gene Variant Tied to Severity of Drinking
    (20-Feb-2009)
    Marker could be used to identify those at risk and tailor treatment methods

  • Gene Variant Tied to Severity of Drinking
    (20-Feb-2009)
    Marker could be used to identify those at risk and tailor treatment methods

  • Gene Variant Tied to Severity of Drinking
    (20-Feb-2009)
    Marker could be used to identify those at risk and tailor treatment methods

  • If Parents Had Alzheimer's, Aging May Come Early
    (19-Feb-2009)
    Presence of ApoE4 gene in offspring makes a difference, study finds

  • Newborn Screenings Now Required Across U.S.
    (18-Feb-2009)
    All states mandate at least 21 tests for devastating conditions, report says

  • Genetics May Help Fine-Tune Warfarin Dosage
    (18-Feb-2009)
    Formula that includes DNA data proves faster, more accurate in early tests

  • Genetic Mutations Linked to Deadly Brain Cancer
    (18-Feb-2009)
    Tests could one day individualize treatment, researcher says

  • Prenatal Exposure to Traffic Pollution May Lead to Asthma
    (17-Feb-2009)
    Environment can boost mutations in genes, study says

  • Gene Test May Help Predict Colon Cancer's Return
    (17-Feb-2009)
    A marker in lymph nodes points to more persistent tumors, scientists say

  • Eye Problems, Hearing Loss May Be Linked
    (17-Feb-2009)
    One gene mutation accounts for bulk of cases, study finds

  • Exploring Genetic Link Between Migraines, Cardiovascular Trouble
    (17-Feb-2009)
    Suspected variant is not a player, but two genotypes might be, study finds

  • Genes That Control Body's Salt Levels Are Identified
    (16-Feb-2009)
    Whether finding will lead to treatment improvements remains unclear

  • Family History of Melanoma Doubles Parkinson's Risk
    (16-Feb-2009)
    Linkage between the two might be genetic, researchers say

  • Gene Therapy Holds Promise for HIV
    (15-Feb-2009)
    But research is preliminary and more trials are needed, study says

  • Skin Cells Turned Into Working Heart Muscle
    (12-Feb-2009)
    Research could lead to new treatments for organ's diseases that have genetic cause

  • Genetic Code of Common Cold Cracked
    (12-Feb-2009)
    99 rhinoviruses now sequenced, could lead to new treatments, researchers say

  • Skin Cells Turned Into Working Heart Muscle
    (12-Feb-2009)
    Research could lead to new treatments for organ's diseases that have genetic cause

  • Empathy Might Be in the Genes
    (11-Feb-2009)
    Mouse study suggests DNA affects how able someone is to have compassion for others

  • Empathy Might Be in the Genes
    (11-Feb-2009)
    Mouse study suggests DNA affects how able someone is to have compassion for others

  • Scientists Spot Possible Treatment for Rett Syndrome
    (10-Feb-2009)
    Rare disorder afflicts girls and involves neurological, cardiac and respiratory woes

  • Genes Help Cancer-Linked Viruses Elude Immune System
    (10-Feb-2009)
    Pathogens such as HPV tweak their DNA to escape detection, study suggests

  • 2 Genes Implicated in Autism
    (09-Feb-2009)
    Finding might lead to better diagnosis, treatment, study suggests

  • Genetic Test for Heart Disease Risk in the Works
    (09-Feb-2009)
    International studies lay groundwork for designing way to spot susceptible patients

  • 2 Genes Implicated in Autism
    (09-Feb-2009)
    Finding might lead to better diagnosis, treatment, study suggests

  • 1st Drug From Genetically Altered Animals Approved
    (09-Feb-2009)
    ATryn sanctioned for rare genetic blood disorder

  • Genome Study Points to New Culprit for Schizophrenia
    (06-Feb-2009)
    Findings show most previous work missed key DNA variant, researchers say

  • Gene Test Could Predict Thyroid Cancer Risk
    (06-Feb-2009)
    2 mutations could increase cancer risk almost 6-fold, researchers find

  • Genome Study Points to New Culprit for Schizophrenia
    (06-Feb-2009)
    Findings show most previous work missed key DNA variant, researchers say

  • Gene Test Could Predict Thyroid Cancer Risk
    (06-Feb-2009)
    2 mutations could increase cancer risk almost 6-fold, researchers find

  • Gene Therapy May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (06-Feb-2009)
    2 women who got injections report reduced pain and swelling

  • Genome Study Points to New Culprit for Schizophrenia
    (06-Feb-2009)
    Findings show most previous work missed key DNA variant, researchers say

  • Gene Test Could Predict Thyroid Cancer Risk
    (06-Feb-2009)
    2 mutations could increase cancer risk almost 6-fold, researchers find

  • Vitamin D Deficit May Trigger MS Risk Gene
    (05-Feb-2009)
    Supplements during pregnancy and early years could cut child's susceptibility, study says

  • Vitamin D Deficit May Trigger MS Risk Gene
    (05-Feb-2009)
    Supplements during pregnancy and early years could cut child's susceptibility, study says

  • Gene Mutation Tied to Majority of Cases of Mental Retardation
    (04-Feb-2009)
    Finding might lead to better diagnosis and drug treatments, study says

  • Gene Mutation Tied to Majority of Cases of Mental Retardation
    (04-Feb-2009)
    Finding might lead to better diagnosis and drug treatments, study says

  • Variations in Gene DNA Boost Drinkers' Cancer Risk
    (30-Jan-2009)
    Changes to 2 alcohol-metabolizing enzymes are responsible, study says

  • Variations in Gene DNA Boost Drinkers' Cancer Risk
    (30-Jan-2009)
    Changes to 2 alcohol-metabolizing enzymes are responsible, study says

  • Variations in Gene DNA Boost Drinkers' Cancer Risk
    (30-Jan-2009)
    Changes to 2 alcohol-metabolizing enzymes are responsible, study says

  • Birthmark or Blood Vessel Problem?
    (29-Jan-2009)
    Genetics might offer early clues, finds a study in fish

  • Birthmark or Blood Vessel Problem?
    (29-Jan-2009)
    Genetics might offer early clues, finds a study in fish

  • Gene Discovered for Most Common Form of Epilepsy
    (28-Jan-2009)
    The hope is the finding could lead to new treatments for the neurological disorder

  • Gene Discovered for Most Common Form of Epilepsy
    (28-Jan-2009)
    The hope is the finding could lead to new treatments for the neurological disorder

  • Gene Insights May Improve Psoriasis Care
    (27-Jan-2009)
    Scientists have spotted DNA potentially linked to the disease

  • In Kids, Genes May Affect Leukemia Treatment
    (27-Jan-2009)
    Finding could help tailor therapy regimen to individuals, experts say

  • Gene Variant Raises Risk for Brain Cancer at Young Age
    (26-Jan-2009)
    But researcher stresses risk is still low

  • Popular or Not? Your Genes May Help Decide
    (26-Jan-2009)
    Twins study suggests that sociability, shyness might be hidden in DNA

  • 60 Million Worldwide Carry Heart Disease Mutation
    (23-Jan-2009)
    Muscle protein variant, most common in India, leaves carriers with little warning of dangers

  • 60 Million Worldwide Carry Heart Disease Mutation
    (23-Jan-2009)
    Muscle protein variant, most common in India, leaves carriers with little warning of dangers

  • Dog Ailment, ALS Link Seen
    (22-Jan-2009)
    Genetic tie found between Lou Gehrig's disease and canine ailment

  • Dog Ailment, ALS Link Seen
    (22-Jan-2009)
    Genetic tie found between Lou Gehrig's disease and canine ailment

  • In Time, Cream Might Prevent Herpes Transmission
    (21-Jan-2009)
    Harvard researchers say treatment involving genes works in mice

  • Study Weighs Cost, Benefit of Gene Tests Before Warfarin Rx
    (20-Jan-2009)
    The screens resulted in better patient outcomes but at high price, researchers say

  • Genetic Data May Not Boost Heart Disease Predictions
    (19-Jan-2009)
    Traditional risk factors are just as reliable, researchers say

  • Common Genes Link Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia
    (16-Jan-2009)
    Large Swedish study suggests reappraisal of conditions as distinct entities needed

  • Genetic Data May Predict Colon Cancer Odds
    (16-Jan-2009)
    Discovery might help people make healthier diet, lifestyle choices, scientists say

  • National Children's Study Begins Recruiting
    (16-Jan-2009)
    Effort will track development of 100,000 kids from birth to age 21

  • Domestic Animals Owe Varied Coats to Humans
    (16-Jan-2009)
    Study shows gene mutations for coloring, patterns exist only in livestock and pets

  • Common Genes Link Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia
    (16-Jan-2009)
    Large Swedish study suggests reappraisal of conditions as distinct entities needed

  • FDA Issues Final Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals
    (15-Jan-2009)
    Consumer labeling not required for foods from these animals, agency says

  • Serotonin Transporter Gene Tied to Social Anxiety
    (14-Jan-2009)
    Finding in monkeys could yield model for studying autism, schizophrenia, team says

  • Researchers Zero In on GI Cancers
    (14-Jan-2009)
    Much effort focuses on genetics and who would benefit from treatments

  • Serotonin Transporter Gene Tied to Social Anxiety
    (14-Jan-2009)
    Finding in monkeys could yield model for studying autism, schizophrenia, team says

  • Researchers Zero In on GI Cancers
    (14-Jan-2009)
    Much effort focuses on genetics and who would benefit from treatments

  • Multiple Screening Strategy Boosts Cervical Cancer Detection
    (13-Jan-2009)
    Two extra steps improve results, study finds

  • Ovary Removal Lowers Odds of Cancer in High-Risk Women
    (13-Jan-2009)
    Study confirms women with BRCA mutations are wise to take preventive action

  • Gene Fusions May Drive Certain Cancers
    (12-Jan-2009)
    Prostate cell findings could reveal targets for future treatments

  • Gene Variant May Hike Women's Risk of Alzheimer's
    (12-Jan-2009)
    Men can carry the variation as well, study finds

  • Gene Fusions May Drive Certain Cancers
    (12-Jan-2009)
    Prostate cell findings could reveal targets for future treatments

  • Gene Variant May Hike Women's Risk of Alzheimer's
    (12-Jan-2009)
    Men can carry the variation as well, study finds

  • Childhood Leukemia Subtype Resists Treatment
    (09-Jan-2009)
    Those with rare gene have disease relapse often within 5 years of apparent remission

  • Childhood Leukemia Subtype Resists Treatment
    (09-Jan-2009)
    Those with rare gene have disease relapse often within 5 years of apparent remission

  • Researchers Gain Insights Into Aging in Mice
    (08-Jan-2009)
    Finding might one day lead to extended life spans

  • Researchers Gain Insights Into Aging in Mice
    (08-Jan-2009)
    Finding might one day lead to extended life spans

  • First Americans Arrived on 2 Separate Paths
    (08-Jan-2009)
    Study may explain linguistic and cultural differences of native peoples

  • Gene Governs Response to Leukemia Chemotherapy
    (07-Jan-2009)
    Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is most common pediatric cancer

  • 9 Genes Are Linked to Alzheimer's
    (07-Jan-2009)
    Finding also bolsters tie between vitamin D and the brain disease

  • Gene Governs Response to Leukemia Chemotherapy
    (07-Jan-2009)
    Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is most common pediatric cancer

  • Researchers Report Progress in Fight Against Fat
    (06-Jan-2009)
    Two drugs and a genetic variation are focus of promising studies

  • Researchers Report Progress in Fight Against Fat
    (06-Jan-2009)
    Two drugs and a genetic variation are focus of promising studies

  • Genes Predict Chances of Breast Cancer's Spread
    (01-Jan-2009)
    Finding could help docs tailor treatments even further, researchers say

  • Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Fatal Lung Disease
    (30-Dec-2008)
    Those with variant had cancer as well as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, study finds

  • Risk-Takers May Lack Ability to Limit Brain Chemical
    (30-Dec-2008)
    Finding might lead to new treatments for a variety of addictions, researchers say

  • Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Fatal Lung Disease
    (30-Dec-2008)
    Those with variant had cancer as well as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, study finds

  • Risk-Takers May Lack Ability to Limit Brain Chemical
    (30-Dec-2008)
    Finding might lead to new treatments for a variety of addictions, researchers say

  • Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Discovered
    (29-Dec-2008)
    Variant seems to help regulate amount of sodium in the body

  • Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Discovered
    (29-Dec-2008)
    Variant seems to help regulate amount of sodium in the body

  • Lung Cancer: Still the Biggest Cancer Killer, by Far
    (28-Dec-2008)
    While researchers make advances, quitting smoking remains your best bet

  • Genes Seem to Affect Tissues Differently
    (23-Dec-2008)
    Finding may help unravel how diseases form

  • Gene Ups Risk for Those on Blood-Thinner Plavix
    (23-Dec-2008)
    Younger patients with the mutation faced higher odds of heart attack, death, studies found

  • Gene Variant Tied to Smokers' Risk of Lung Cancer
    (22-Dec-2008)
    2 transporters normally help protect lungs by removing inhaled toxins, study say

  • Gene Boosts Drinkers' Colon Cancer Risk
    (19-Dec-2008)
    About a fifth of white Americans carry the mutation, researchers say

  • Low Levels of 2 Enzymes in Ovarian Cancer Cells Shortened Survival
    (17-Dec-2008)
    Finding could lead to new treatments for this deadly disease, researchers say

  • Phenols in Quality Olive Oil Suppress Breast Cancer Gene
    (17-Dec-2008)
    But study cautions lab findings were at levels unlikely to be achieved in real life

  • Low Levels of 2 Enzymes in Ovarian Cancer Cells Shortened Survival
    (17-Dec-2008)
    Finding could lead to new treatments for this deadly disease, researchers say

  • Study Finds Molecular Link Between Obesity, Hypertension
    (17-Dec-2008)
    Signaling through the melanocortin-4 receptor controls blood pressure, study shows

  • Children of Centenarians Face Lower Heart Risks
    (16-Dec-2008)
    Finding adds weight to belief that longevity runs in families

  • Children of Centenarians Face Lower Heart Risks
    (16-Dec-2008)
    Finding adds weight to belief that longevity runs in families

  • New Genetic Analysis Might Boost Breast Cancer Care
    (16-Dec-2008)
    Scientists say they've found a more accurate cell-based prognostic tool

  • Genetic Variants Tied to Obesity
    (15-Dec-2008)
    Findings add to knowledge about appetite regulation among people

  • Blocking Oncogene Can Stop Spread of Ovarian Cancer
    (15-Dec-2008)
    Lab study showed it had effect on 60% Of malignant cells

  • Pancreatic Cancer May Have a New Foe
    (15-Dec-2008)
    Blocking a particular gene could put brakes on killer disease, scientists say

  • Genetic Variants Tied to Obesity
    (15-Dec-2008)
    Findings add to knowledge about appetite regulation among people

  • Defect in Gene Tied to Atrial Fibrillation
    (11-Dec-2008)
    Finding challenges idea that the heart rhythm disorder is an electrical problem

  • Pilots May Face Greater Cancer Risk
    (11-Dec-2008)
    Radiation might cause damage to DNA, study says

  • Defect in Gene Tied to Atrial Fibrillation
    (11-Dec-2008)
    Finding challenges idea that the heart rhythm disorder is an electrical problem

  • Pilots May Face Greater Cancer Risk
    (11-Dec-2008)
    Radiation might cause damage to DNA, study says

  • Scientists ID Enzyme Causing Brain Cell Death
    (10-Dec-2008)
    Findings could offer new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases

  • Genetic Link Between Type 1 Diabetes, Celiac Disease Seen
    (10-Dec-2008)
    If connection holds up, it might lead to cures, researchers say

  • Gene May Make Kids Crave Junk Food
    (10-Dec-2008)
    Some are genetically driven to eat more calories, study suggests

  • Genetic Link Between Type 1 Diabetes, Celiac Disease Seen
    (10-Dec-2008)
    If connection holds up, it might lead to cures, researchers say

  • Gene May Make Kids Crave Junk Food
    (10-Dec-2008)
    Some are genetically driven to eat more calories, study suggests

  • PTSD Risk Rooted in Stress and Genetics
    (09-Dec-2008)
    Study of Vietnam vets and their twins showed inherited susceptibility was also a factor

  • Mineral May Reduce High-Risk Bladder Disease
    (08-Dec-2008)
    Study says selenium, particularly for women and those with p53 gene mutation, may help

  • 11 New Cholesterol Genes Identified
    (08-Dec-2008)
    Could be targets for drug treatment, researchers note

  • Gene Tied to Infants' Lung Maturation
    (04-Dec-2008)
    Deleting it in mice caused fatal respiratory distress, study says

  • Gene Tied to Infants' Lung Maturation
    (04-Dec-2008)
    Deleting it in mice caused fatal respiratory distress, study says

  • Gene Behind Childhood Anemias Found
    (04-Dec-2008)
    Finding could usher in new treatments for sickle cell disease and thalassemia

  • More High-Risk Women Preempt Breast Cancer
    (03-Dec-2008)
    Growing number with genetic, familial susceptibilities opt for double mastectomy

  • Study Recruiting From Alzheimer's-Prone Families
    (28-Nov-2008)
    The findings might boost understanding of the disease generally, researchers say

  • Genes May Predict Lymphoma Treatment Outcome
    (26-Nov-2008)
    Screens might be used to determine which patients will benefit, researchers say

  • Genes May Predict Lymphoma Treatment Outcome
    (26-Nov-2008)
    Screens might be used to determine which patients will benefit, researchers say

  • Chromosome Linked to Diabetics' Heart Risks
    (25-Nov-2008)
    Genetic variation identifies those with poor glucose control likely to have artery disease

  • Gene Test Could Predict Colon Cancer's Return
    (25-Nov-2008)
    Key DNA might also help guide treatment choices, researchers say

  • Gene Test Could Predict Colon Cancer's Return
    (25-Nov-2008)
    Key DNA might also help guide treatment choices, researchers say

  • Chromosome Linked to Diabetics' Heart Risks
    (25-Nov-2008)
    Genetic variation identifies those with poor glucose control likely to have artery disease

  • Gene Test Could Predict Colon Cancer's Return
    (25-Nov-2008)
    Key DNA might also help guide treatment choices, researchers say

  • ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk
    (21-Nov-2008)
    Study found 2 popular drugs do not cause genetic damage that can lead to disease

  • New Type of Ebola Virus Discovered
    (21-Nov-2008)
    2007 outbreak in Uganda genetically distinct from other known species

  • ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk
    (21-Nov-2008)
    Study found 2 popular drugs do not cause genetic damage that can lead to disease

  • Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
    (20-Nov-2008)
    Processing of the brain chemical serotonin may be key, study says

  • Itching Not a Less Intense Form of Pain
    (20-Nov-2008)
    Each are regulated by different molecular mechanisms, scientists show

  • Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
    (20-Nov-2008)
    Processing of the brain chemical serotonin may be key, study says

  • Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
    (19-Nov-2008)
    Traditional risk factors, such as obesity, are just as useful, studies find

  • Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process
    (19-Nov-2008)
    Biomarkers could provide scientific baseline for anti-aging drug trials, study says

  • Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
    (19-Nov-2008)
    Traditional risk factors, such as obesity, are just as useful, studies find

  • Genetic Trait Could Predict Lung Cancer
    (18-Nov-2008)
    But research is preliminary, scientists stress

  • Gene Screen Might Predict Prostate Cancer
    (17-Nov-2008)
    Such a test would be especially useful for blacks, other high-risk groups

  • Family History Ups Breast Cancer Risk Even Without BRCA Gene
    (17-Nov-2008)
    Unknown mutations may account for increased odds, researchers say

  • Lung Cancer Genetics Different in Black Patients: Study
    (14-Nov-2008)
    Finding may explain why treatment and outcomes are different among races

  • Lung Cancer Genetics Different in Black Patients: Study
    (14-Nov-2008)
    Finding may explain why treatment and outcomes are different among races

  • New Therapy Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
    (13-Nov-2008)
    Modifying gene called Foxp3 may develop cells capable of suppressing immune response

  • New Therapy Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
    (13-Nov-2008)
    Modifying gene called Foxp3 may develop cells capable of suppressing immune response

  • Scientists Unravel Mystery of Tamoxifen Resistance
    (12-Nov-2008)
    Some breast tumors produce a protein that defeats the drug

  • Poverty May Aggravate Asthma
    (10-Nov-2008)
    Researchers found poor children had heightened immune-system gene activity

  • Poverty May Aggravate Asthma
    (10-Nov-2008)
    Researchers found poor children had heightened immune-system gene activity

  • Heart Valves Fashioned From Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood
    (10-Nov-2008)
    They could grow with kids who are born with heart valve defects, researchers say

  • Gene Mutation in Dalmatians Sheds Light on Kidney Stones in Humans
    (07-Nov-2008)
    Finding explained high levels of uric acid in dog breed

  • Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
    (07-Nov-2008)
    Finding could help identify people who'd respond to light therapy, study says

  • Gene Mutation in Dalmatians Sheds Light on Kidney Stones in Humans
    (07-Nov-2008)
    Finding explained high levels of uric acid in dog breed

  • Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
    (07-Nov-2008)
    Finding could help identify people who'd respond to light therapy, study says

  • Two More Human Genomes Mapped
    (05-Nov-2008)
    Research leads scientists closer to personalized medical care

  • Gene Tied to Common Childhood Language Disorder
    (05-Nov-2008)
    The gene has also been implicated in autism, researchers say

  • Most Parents Don't Overreact to Child Gene Tests
    (05-Nov-2008)
    They weigh the results as they do family history, study finds

  • First-Ever Mapping of Cancer Patient's Genome
    (05-Nov-2008)
    Study of leukemia patient's DNA may lead to routine gene scans, experts say

  • Two More Human Genomes Mapped
    (05-Nov-2008)
    Research leads scientists closer to personalized medical care

  • Gene Tied to Common Childhood Language Disorder
    (05-Nov-2008)
    The gene has also been implicated in autism, researchers say

  • Scientists Make Clones of Mice Dead 16 Years
    (03-Nov-2008)
    Feat represents another advance in stem cell research, experts say

  • Scientists Make Clones of Mice Dead 16 Years
    (03-Nov-2008)
    Feat represents another advance in stem cell research, experts say

  • Mutant Mouse Gene Offers Clues to Hearing Loss
    (31-Oct-2008)
    Variant prevented ear hair cells from pumping out excess calcium, study finds

  • Mutant Mouse Gene Offers Clues to Hearing Loss
    (31-Oct-2008)
    Variant prevented ear hair cells from pumping out excess calcium, study finds

  • 'Iceman' Mummy Has No Modern Kin
    (30-Oct-2008)
    Though first discovered in the Alps, DNA study finds no genetic link to modern Europeans

  • Scientists Spot 4 New Alzheimer's Genes
    (30-Oct-2008)
    These DNA may influence age of disease onset and nerve cell death

  • Cancer Cells' Chromosomes Hint at New Treatments
    (30-Oct-2008)
    A genetic aberration may lead to effective, targeted therapies

  • 'Iceman' Mummy Has No Modern Kin
    (30-Oct-2008)
    Though first discovered in the Alps, DNA study finds no genetic link to modern Europeans

  • Tests Could Predict Benefit From Cancer Drugs
    (29-Oct-2008)
    Markers in blood or tumor tissue may help those fighting colon, lung or pancreatic malignancies

  • Tests Could Predict Benefit From Cancer Drugs
    (29-Oct-2008)
    Markers in blood or tumor tissue may help those fighting colon, lung or pancreatic malignancies

  • Elaborate Network Drives When and Where Proteins Are Made
    (28-Oct-2008)
    Study finds molecules convey genetic instructions from nuclei to fulfill different roles

  • Elaborate Network Drives When and Where Proteins Are Made
    (28-Oct-2008)
    Study finds molecules convey genetic instructions from nuclei to fulfill different roles

  • Genetic Approach Boosts Yeast Infection Treatment
    (27-Oct-2008)
    Inhibiting protein could yield new drug targets for mucosal fungus found in most people

  • Gene Plays Key Role in Clubfoot
    (27-Oct-2008)
    Finding could lead to tests, therapies, experts say

  • Purple Tomato Extended Lives of Cancer-Prone Mice
    (26-Oct-2008)
    Snapdragon flower pigments produced color, antioxidants in genetically modified fruit

  • Purple Tomato Extended Lives of Cancer-Prone Mice
    (26-Oct-2008)
    Snapdragon flower pigments produced color, antioxidants in genetically modified fruit

  • Scientists ID 3 New Candidate Genes for Schizophrenia
    (24-Oct-2008)
    Finding may offer insight into biology of disease and why some are susceptible

  • Scientists ID 3 New Candidate Genes for Schizophrenia
    (24-Oct-2008)
    Finding may offer insight into biology of disease and why some are susceptible

  • Colon Cancer Drug Won't Help Those With Certain Gene Mutation
    (24-Oct-2008)
    People with changes in K-ras gene won't benefit from cetuximab, study finds

  • Scientists ID 3 New Candidate Genes for Schizophrenia
    (24-Oct-2008)
    Finding may offer insight into biology of disease and why some are susceptible

  • Hydrogen Sulfide Key Player in Blood Pressure Regulation
    (23-Oct-2008)
    Mouse study finds 'rotten egg'-smelling gas relaxes arteries, may have broader applications

  • Hydrogen Sulfide Key Player in Blood Pressure Regulation
    (23-Oct-2008)
    Mouse study finds 'rotten egg'-smelling gas relaxes arteries, may have broader applications

  • Researchers Find More Genes Linked to Lung Cancer
    (22-Oct-2008)
    Discovery could lead to new targeted, individualized treatments, experts say

  • Researchers Find More Genes Linked to Lung Cancer
    (22-Oct-2008)
    Discovery could lead to new targeted, individualized treatments, experts say

  • Job, Education May Buffer Against Dementia
    (21-Oct-2008)
    Cognitive reserve compensates for brain damage, study says

  • Scientists Hot on Trail of New Antibiotics
    (17-Oct-2008)
    Natural compounds could mean faster treatments for TB, fight other drug-resistant bacteria

  • Overeating? Blame Your Genes
    (16-Oct-2008)
    Certain DNA may cause people to eat more to get the same pleasure from food

  • Early TB Found in 9,000-Year-Old Bones
    (15-Oct-2008)
    Ancient strain shows disease is 3,000 years older than thought

  • Gene Variations, Secondhand Smoke Linked to Early Asthma
    (15-Oct-2008)
    The combination nearly tripled the risk for children under 4, study found

  • Younger Breast Cancer Survivors Risk Disease in Other Breast
    (15-Oct-2008)
    Study suggests link to radiation therapy, but experts say treatments are safer today

  • Brain Chemical Could Spur Lovesickness
    (15-Oct-2008)
    A monogamous rodent could shed light on romantic loss

  • Gene Variations, Secondhand Smoke Linked to Early Asthma
    (15-Oct-2008)
    The combination nearly tripled the risk for children under 4, study found

  • Gene Signature for Liver Cancer Recurrence Found
    (15-Oct-2008)
    A 186-gene panel, discovered in normal cells surrounding the tumor, may predict cancer survival, new research contends

  • Scientists ID Virus That Infects Cancer Cells
    (14-Oct-2008)
    Finding may lead to new treatments to attack other tumor subtypes, study says

  • New Genetic Links to Baldness Discovered
    (13-Oct-2008)
    The hope is the finding could one day lead to a screening test

  • Vitamin D Guidelines Too Low for Cystic Fibrosis Kids
    (13-Oct-2008)
    Study says deficiency persists even after weekly doses up to 3 times recommended amount

  • Embryonic Heart Shows Strong Capacity to Regenerate
    (13-Oct-2008)
    Mouse study finds fetal cells compensated for loss of nearly half of cardiac tissue

  • New Genetic Links to Baldness Discovered
    (13-Oct-2008)
    The hope is the finding could one day lead to a screening test

  • Gene Variation Found in Boys With Delinquent Peers
    (10-Oct-2008)
    High-risk homes with disengaged moms defined pattern, but not for young girls, study finds

  • Little-Known Fat Can Be a Heartbreaker
    (10-Oct-2008)
    Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels boost cardiovascular disease risk for some

  • Gene Variation Found in Boys With Delinquent Peers
    (10-Oct-2008)
    High-risk homes with disengaged moms defined pattern, but not for young girls, study finds

  • New DNA Stool Testing Spots More Colon Cancers
    (08-Oct-2008)
    Study found it detected twice as many malignancies, serious precancerous polyps

  • Genetic Research Offers Insights Into Form of Malaria
    (08-Oct-2008)
    P. vivax causes 300 million cases of the disease each year

  • New DNA Stool Testing Spots More Colon Cancers
    (08-Oct-2008)
    Study found it detected twice as many malignancies, serious precancerous polyps

  • Blood Cell Genes May Signal Heart Disease
    (08-Oct-2008)
    Small study finds their levels correlate with cardiovascular trouble

  • Genetic Research Offers Insights Into Form of Malaria
    (08-Oct-2008)
    P. vivax causes 300 million cases of the disease each year

  • Scientists Explore New Test for Down Syndrome
    (07-Oct-2008)
    If effective, it would be less invasive than current prenatal exams

  • Scientists Explore New Test for Down Syndrome
    (07-Oct-2008)
    If effective, it would be less invasive than current prenatal exams

  • Genes Give Clues to Age-Linked Eye Trouble
    (07-Oct-2008)
    Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss, blindness

  • Protein in Spinal Fluid May Contribute to MS: Study
    (03-Oct-2008)
    Higher levels of immune molecule might inhibit cells' ability to fight inflammation

  • Protein in Spinal Fluid May Contribute to MS: Study
    (03-Oct-2008)
    Higher levels of immune molecule might inhibit cells' ability to fight inflammation

  • Gene Could Link Obesity, Colon Cancer
    (01-Oct-2008)
    Variant is tied to a fat hormone, adiponectin, study finds

  • Three Genes Raise Gout Risk
    (01-Oct-2008)
    Finding could lead to new treatments, experts say

  • Birth Size Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
    (30-Sep-2008)
    Heavier, longer infants more likely to develop disease as adults, study finds

  • Scientists ID Gene Pathway Triggering Melanoma Spread
    (29-Sep-2008)
    Finding could lead to therapeutic applications for tumor progression in other cancers

  • Pain More a Cause of Arthritis Than a Symptom
    (29-Sep-2008)
    Nerve cells may help spur inflammation, study shows

  • Scientists ID Gene Pathway Triggering Melanoma Spread
    (29-Sep-2008)
    Finding could lead to therapeutic applications for tumor progression in other cancers

  • Common Gene Mutation Lowers Risk for Bipolar Disorder
    (29-Sep-2008)
    Study found missing section protected against psychiatric illness

  • Researchers Develop Pig Model for Cystic Fibrosis
    (26-Sep-2008)
    Now they can track disease progression as it happens, something not possible in humans

  • Researchers Develop Pig Model for Cystic Fibrosis
    (26-Sep-2008)
    Now they can track disease progression as it happens, something not possible in humans

  • Hormone Rx May Protect Women With Breast Cancer Gene
    (23-Sep-2008)
    Patients with BRCA mutations cut their odds for malignancy when taking estrogen, study found

  • Vitamin D Receptor Gene Variant Tied to Melanoma
    (22-Sep-2008)
    People with the mutation may be at increased risk for disease, study concludes

  • Vitamin D Receptor Gene Variant Tied to Melanoma
    (22-Sep-2008)
    People with the mutation may be at increased risk for disease, study concludes

  • FDA Proposes Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals
    (19-Sep-2008)
    Producers must provide safety and efficacy data before market approval

  • FDA Proposes Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals
    (19-Sep-2008)
    Producers must provide safety and efficacy data before market approval

  • Parenting Plays Key Role in Infant's Response to Stress
    (18-Sep-2008)
    While genes affect physiological development, mom's behavior changes effect, study says

  • Drug Combo Fights Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth
    (18-Sep-2008)
    Researchers say trabectedin showed promise in Phase III trial, hope for FDA approval

  • Parenting Plays Key Role in Infant's Response to Stress
    (18-Sep-2008)
    While genes affect physiological development, mom's behavior changes effect, study says

  • Parenting Plays Key Role in Infant's Response to Stress
    (18-Sep-2008)
    While genes affect physiological development, mom's behavior changes effect, study says

  • Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging
    (16-Sep-2008)
    Adjustments to diet, exercise increased telomerase levels 29%, cut 'bad' cholesterol

  • Compound Reverses Huntington's Symptoms in Mice
    (16-Sep-2008)
    Treatment slowed reduction of brain size, improved motor functioning, study finds

  • Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging
    (16-Sep-2008)
    Adjustments to diet, exercise increased telomerase levels 29%, cut 'bad' cholesterol

  • Gene Boosts Resistance to Chemo Drug
    (15-Sep-2008)
    SIRT1 was major factor in reaction to cisplatin, study finds

  • Colon Cancer Oncogene Discovered
    (14-Sep-2008)
    CDK8 is frequently amplified in these malignancies, study finds

  • Gene-Transfer Proves Safe for Vision Problem
    (12-Sep-2008)
    Volunteers with rare eye disease regained partial sight with experimental therapy

  • Gene-Transfer Proves Safe for Vision Problem
    (12-Sep-2008)
    Volunteers with rare eye disease regained partial sight with experimental therapy

  • Chromosome Tests Help Study of Kids' Mental Anomalies
    (10-Sep-2008)
    New technology offers better diagnostic model for complex developmental abnormalities

  • Chromosome Tests Help Study of Kids' Mental Anomalies
    (10-Sep-2008)
    New technology offers better diagnostic model for complex developmental abnormalities

  • Vigorous Exercise Aids Those With Obesity-Related Gene
    (08-Sep-2008)
    Effect of mutation blunted in people with above-average activity scores, study finds

  • Last of Woolly Mammoths Had North American Roots
    (05-Sep-2008)
    Beasts established themselves earlier than presumed

  • Scientists ID 2 New Genes for Bowel Disease in Kids
    (05-Sep-2008)
    Findings could lead to tailored treatments for IBD, study suggests

  • Scientists ID 2 New Genes for Bowel Disease in Kids
    (05-Sep-2008)
    Findings could lead to tailored treatments for IBD, study suggests

  • Research Unveils Earliest Cell Changes in Down Syndrome
    (04-Sep-2008)
    Mouse study shows disturbance of regulating gene starts domino effect altering development

  • Genetic Mutations Linked to Deadly Cancers
    (04-Sep-2008)
    Findings of 3 studies focus on brain and pancreatic tumors

  • Scientists Discover How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage
    (04-Sep-2008)
    For sufferers of joint disease, finding could lead to preventive treatments, study says

  • Research Unveils Earliest Cell Changes in Down Syndrome
    (04-Sep-2008)
    Mouse study shows disturbance of regulating gene starts domino effect altering development

  • Genetic Mutations Linked to Deadly Cancers
    (04-Sep-2008)
    Findings of 3 studies focus on brain and pancreatic tumors

  • Children of Older Fathers at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
    (02-Sep-2008)
    Offspring of men 55 and older were 1.37 times more likely to be diagnosed, study finds

  • Secrets of Telomerase Revealed
    (02-Sep-2008)
    Researchers unlock active region of enzyme involved in cancer, aging

  • 'Bonding Gene' Could Help Men Stay Married
    (02-Sep-2008)
    One form of DNA linked to marital bliss, the other to discord, study found

  • Brain 'Master Switch' May Control Appetite, Fertility
    (31-Aug-2008)
    Mouse study shows genetic link to signals telling body when it's full, safe to mate

  • Some Hiroshima Survivors at Thyroid Cancer Risk
    (29-Aug-2008)
    Radiation may have caused chromosomal change that raises odds for malignancy, study finds

  • Tools Test Debunks 'Dumb Neanderthals' Theory
    (27-Aug-2008)
    Technological inferiority didn't spur their demise, researchers say

  • Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite
    (27-Aug-2008)
    Finding could lead to new drugs in fight against obesity, study says

  • Gene Linked to 'Dry' Macular Degeneration
    (27-Aug-2008)
    Study also uncovers risks associated with treating 'wet' form of the eye disease

  • Tools Test Debunks 'Dumb Neanderthals' Theory
    (27-Aug-2008)
    Technological inferiority didn't spur their demise, researchers say

  • Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite
    (27-Aug-2008)
    Finding could lead to new drugs in fight against obesity, study says

  • Gene Linked to 'Dry' Macular Degeneration
    (27-Aug-2008)
    Study also uncovers risks associated with treating 'wet' form of the eye disease

  • Experimental Drug Shows Early Promise Against Cystic Fibrosis
    (21-Aug-2008)
    The molecule causes flawed gene to work properly, researchers say

  • Gene Treatment in Mice Makes Old Liver Cells Young
    (11-Aug-2008)
    Better 'waste disposal' could one day help treat human illnesses such as Alzheimer's, study says

  • Gene Variant May Predispose Some to Anxiety
    (11-Aug-2008)
    Shown unpleasant pictures, they had exaggerated 'startle' response that was hard to turn off

  • Gene Treatment in Mice Makes Old Liver Cells Young
    (11-Aug-2008)
    Better 'waste disposal' could one day help treat human illnesses such as Alzheimer's, study says

  • Gene Variant May Predispose Some to Anxiety
    (11-Aug-2008)
    Shown unpleasant pictures, they had exaggerated 'startle' response that was hard to turn off

  • Researchers Hunt Normal Cells That Give Rise to Cancer
    (11-Aug-2008)
    Identifying these progenitors may provide context for tumor formation, new treatments

  • Gene Variant May Decide Who Smokes and for How Long
    (08-Aug-2008)
    Smokers were 8 times more likely than never-smokers to report 'buzz' with first cigarette

  • Gene Variant May Decide Who Smokes and for How Long
    (08-Aug-2008)
    Smokers were 8 times more likely than never-smokers to report 'buzz' with first cigarette

  • B Cells Can Act Alone in Autoimmune Diseases
    (07-Aug-2008)
    Finding points to new interventions to control body's attack on its own healthy tissue

  • 2 New Genes Tied to 3 Cancers
    (07-Aug-2008)
    Finding could improve early detection of breast, thyroid and kidney diseases, researchers say

  • Gene Behind Rare Eye Disease in Dachshunds Discovered
    (07-Aug-2008)
    If applicable to humans, could lead to new treatments, study says

  • 2 New Genes Tied to 3 Cancers
    (07-Aug-2008)
    Finding could improve early detection of breast, thyroid and kidney diseases, researchers say

  • Gene Behind Rare Eye Disease in Dachshunds Discovered
    (07-Aug-2008)
    If applicable to humans, could lead to new treatments, study says

  • DNA Helps Trace History of Human Migration
    (05-Aug-2008)
    Findings reveal how cultures interacted, adopted advances, study says

  • DNA Helps Trace History of Human Migration
    (05-Aug-2008)
    Findings reveal how cultures interacted, adopted advances, study says

  • Gene Test Could Catch Deadly Heart Problem
    (31-Jul-2008)
    Tear in the aorta is unpredictable and often fatal, researchers say

  • Moms With Alzheimer's May Pass on Risk to Kids
    (30-Jul-2008)
    The genetic link isn't there for fathers, researchers say

  • Family History May Add to Alzheimer's Puzzle
    (30-Jul-2008)
    Genes play only a part of underlying risk for dementia, study suggests

  • Schizophrenia Yields Some Genetic Secrets
    (30-Jul-2008)
    Scientists report findings that could someday lead to better treatments

  • Scientists ID 'Jekyll-Hyde' Protein in Lou Gehrig's Disease
    (29-Jul-2008)
    Gene mutations cause superoxide dismutase to clump up in motor neurons

  • Scientists ID 'Jekyll-Hyde' Protein in Lou Gehrig's Disease
    (29-Jul-2008)
    Gene mutations cause superoxide dismutase to clump up in motor neurons

  • Micro Molecules May Be Cancer Biomarker
    (28-Jul-2008)
    RNAs regulating gene expression could detect disease in early stages, study says

  • Study Disproves Belief That Hepatitis C Blunts HIV Drugs
    (25-Jul-2008)
    Impaired immune response after antiretroviral therapy may be due to genetic factors

  • Study Disproves Belief That Hepatitis C Blunts HIV Drugs
    (25-Jul-2008)
    Impaired immune response after antiretroviral therapy may be due to genetic factors

  • Gene Mutation for Eye Disorder Found
    (24-Jul-2008)
    More prevalent in women, Duane syndrome affects nerves, limits eyeball's sideways motion

  • Worm Study Challenges Prevailing Theory of Aging
    (24-Jul-2008)
    May not happen in humans, but genes may determine course of the process

  • Gene Mutation for Eye Disorder Found
    (24-Jul-2008)
    More prevalent in women, Duane syndrome affects nerves, limits eyeball's sideways motion

  • Mouse Model to Aid Sinusitis Research
    (23-Jul-2008)
    Genetically engineered rodents will help in study of loss of smell, researcher says

  • Genetic Cause of Statin-Related Muscle Pain Found
    (23-Jul-2008)
    British researchers identify variant that increases risk of myopathy at high doses

  • Australian Study Seeks Genetic Roots of Cerebral Palsy
    (21-Jul-2008)
    Reseachers to gather 10,000 samples in study of this pregnancy complication

  • Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care
    (21-Jul-2008)
    Combo of DNA activity, clinical clues could lead to smarter, tailored treatments, study suggests

  • Gene Variations May Predict Antidepressant Response
    (18-Jul-2008)
    Finding could help advance individualized medicine for psychiatric patients

  • Gene Mutation Puts Some Kids at Risk for Tobacco Addiction
    (17-Jul-2008)
    Having 2 copies of variant, puffing before age 17 boosted odds for being heavy smoker

  • Parents of Autistic Children Are Often Aloof Themselves
    (17-Jul-2008)
    Finding buttresses idea that disorder has genetic roots

  • Gene Mutation Puts Some Kids at Risk for Tobacco Addiction
    (17-Jul-2008)
    Having 2 copies of variant, puffing before age 17 boosted odds for being heavy smoker

  • Genetics, Social Factors Tied to Male Delinquency
    (17-Jul-2008)
    Family, friends, school impact expression of certain molecular variants, study says

  • Brain Scans Show Heightened Risk for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
    (17-Jul-2008)
    Found less activity in region that curbs habitual thinking, researchers say

  • Parents of Autistic Children Are Often Aloof Themselves
    (17-Jul-2008)
    Finding buttresses idea that disorder has genetic roots

  • Genetic Trait Boosts AIDS Risks in Blacks
    (16-Jul-2008)
    Might be responsible for 11% of HIV cases in Africa, researchers say

  • Statins Show Little Benefit for Kids With Learning Disorder
    (15-Jul-2008)
    No significant differences found in memory or attention, as some studies suggested

  • Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in Lymph Nodes
    (15-Jul-2008)
    Engineered 'payload' based on common cold virus could aid doctors in treatment decisions

  • Recent Genetic Discoveries Don't Improve Prediction of Breast Cancer
    (11-Jul-2008)
    When added to risk assessment tool, SNPs made no difference, study finds

  • Common Mechanisms May Contribute to Autism's Mutations
    (10-Jul-2008)
    Inherited gene deletions affect developing brain's ability to make neural connections

  • Common Mechanisms May Contribute to Autism's Mutations
    (10-Jul-2008)
    Inherited gene deletions affect developing brain's ability to make neural connections

  • Diabetes, Weight Tied to Male Infertility
    (09-Jul-2008)
    Both conditions cause significant decrease in body's ability to repair sperm DNA, studies find

  • Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Atrial Fibrillation
    (09-Jul-2008)
    Defective hormone may point to new targets for treatment, study says

  • Gene Activity May Explain Deadlier Breast Cancers Among Younger Women
    (09-Jul-2008)
    Study finds more than 350 common sets of genes in patients under 45

  • Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Atrial Fibrillation
    (09-Jul-2008)
    Defective hormone may point to new targets for treatment, study says

  • FDA Approves Genetic Test for Breast Cancer
    (08-Jul-2008)
    Kit will help identify which patients are most likely to respond to Herceptin

  • FDA Approves Genetic Test for Breast Cancer
    (08-Jul-2008)
    Kit will help identify which patients are most likely to respond to Herceptin

  • Breakthroughs Offer Hope to MS Patients
    (06-Jul-2008)
    Genetic advances, better drugs some highlights of fight against the disease

  • New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer
    (02-Jul-2008)
    Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy

  • Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights Into Lung Cancers
    (02-Jul-2008)
    Technology could one day help tailor treatments to individual patients, study says

  • New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer
    (02-Jul-2008)
    Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy

  • Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes
    (02-Jul-2008)
    Study suggests explanation for these practices' health benefits

  • Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights Into Lung Cancers
    (02-Jul-2008)
    Technology could one day help tailor treatments to individual patients, study says

  • Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
    (30-Jun-2008)
    Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes

  • Genetics, Environment Shape Sexual Behavior
    (30-Jun-2008)
    There's likely no one key reason for a particular orientation, research shows

  • Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
    (30-Jun-2008)
    Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes

  • Lack of Two Related Genes Disrupts Sleep Cycle
    (26-Jun-2008)
    Finding important to kids with autism, retardation, who often have poor rest patterns

  • Lack of Two Related Genes Disrupts Sleep Cycle
    (26-Jun-2008)
    Finding important to kids with autism, retardation, who often have poor rest patterns

  • Cats Can Trigger Eczema in Some Infants
    (25-Jun-2008)
    Babies with a genetic mutation and a cat at home were more likely to develop skin condition before age of 1, study finds

  • Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease
    (25-Jun-2008)
    The finding could open the door to improved treatments

  • Cats Can Trigger Eczema in Some Infants
    (25-Jun-2008)
    Babies with a genetic mutation and a cat at home were more likely to develop skin condition before age of 1, study finds

  • ADHD Gene Doesn't Predict Response to Drugs
    (25-Jun-2008)
    But variant is linked to disease severity, researchers report

  • Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease
    (25-Jun-2008)
    The finding could open the door to improved treatments

  • Research Uncovers Clues to Lymphoma
    (24-Jun-2008)
    Findings from mouse model could lead to new therapeutic targets

  • Individual Genome Changes Over a Lifetime
    (24-Jun-2008)
    Finding suggests dietary, environmental exposures may explain 'late onset' diseases

  • Individual Genome Changes Over a Lifetime
    (24-Jun-2008)
    Finding suggests dietary, environmental exposures may explain 'late onset' diseases

  • One Gene May Be Key to Myeloma
    (23-Jun-2008)
    The discovery holds promise as a treatment target for this diverse disease, experts say

  • New Source of Heart Stem Cells Found
    (23-Jun-2008)
    Expression of particular gene can help regenerate multiple tissue types

  • Scientists ID Enzyme That Allows Dysentery Amoeba to Hide
    (19-Jun-2008)
    Finding could lead to more effective treatments for diarrhea worldwide, study says

  • Scientists ID Enzyme That Allows Dysentery Amoeba to Hide
    (19-Jun-2008)
    Finding could lead to more effective treatments for diarrhea worldwide, study says

  • Scientists ID Enzyme That Allows Dysentery Amoeba to Hide
    (19-Jun-2008)
    Finding could lead to more effective treatments for diarrhea worldwide, study says

  • Metabolic Syndrome May Be in the Genes
    (19-Jun-2008)
    Certain DNA raises the odds of this cluster of heart risk factors, experts say

  • Alzheimer's Protein Tied to HIV Progression
    (18-Jun-2008)
    ApoE4 molecule appears to push a faster course of disease, researchers say

  • Lifestyle Changes Affect Cancer Genes
    (17-Jun-2008)
    Healthy diet, exercise and stress-reduction spur healthy alterations in DNA, study finds

  • Gene Therapy Helps Dogs Stricken With Cancer
    (16-Jun-2008)
    Treatment could eventually be used to improve lives of humans with disease, study says

  • Research Shows Why Statins Don't Work for Everyone
    (16-Jun-2008)
    A key protein change can lessen the cholesterol-lowering drugs' effectiveness

  • A Health Gift for Men on Father's Day
    (15-Jun-2008)
    Be aware of your prostate cancer risk, experts advise

  • Researchers ID Traits of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
    (13-Jun-2008)
    Findings could lead to diagnostic urine test for 10% of men with the disease

  • Pursuit of Females Dates Way, Way Back
    (13-Jun-2008)
    Skeletal findings suggest men fighting over women took place even in prehistoric times.

  • Researchers ID Traits of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
    (13-Jun-2008)
    Findings could lead to diagnostic urine test for 10% of men with the disease

  • Coffee Beans May Be Newest Stress-Buster
    (13-Jun-2008)
    Just inhaling the aroma activated anxiety-relieving genes, rat research shows

  • Scientists Discover Protein Involved in Fat Production
    (12-Jun-2008)
    Mouse experiments might lead to new target for treating high cholesterol, researchers say

  • Parental Insomnia Can Harm Adolescent Children
    (12-Jun-2008)
    Study finds these kids more likely to have insomnia, suicidal thoughts

  • DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer
    (11-Jun-2008)
    'Addicted' cells provide early diagnosis; diet could affect changes, study says

  • DNA Coding May Make Bowel Prone to Cancer
    (11-Jun-2008)
    'Addicted' cells provide early diagnosis; diet could affect changes, study says

  • Scientists ID Brain Pathway That Stops Seizures
    (08-Jun-2008)
    Mouse study finds gene affects acids that regulate severity of convulsions

  • Genetic Factors Affect Codeine's Work as Painkiller
    (06-Jun-2008)
    Low levels of an enzyme inhibit liver's ability to convert it into morphine

  • Genetically Engineered Mice Regenerate Beta Cells
    (06-Jun-2008)
    Finding may prove a major advance in type 1 diabetes research, study says

  • Genetic Factors Affect Codeine's Work as Painkiller
    (06-Jun-2008)
    Low levels of an enzyme inhibit liver's ability to convert it into morphine

  • Scientists ID Gene Regulating Blood Glucose Levels
    (06-Jun-2008)
    Copies of variant don't boost type 2 diabetes risk but could suggest its causes

  • Fruits, Vegetables, Teas May Cut Smokers' Cancer Risk
    (05-Jun-2008)
    Flavonoids in these foods may also counteract damage tobacco does to DNA, study suggests

  • Weight Gain May Not Be Based Just on What You Eat
    (05-Jun-2008)
    Study suggests the brain chemical serotonin influences fat metabolism

  • Weight Gain May Not Be Based Just on What You Eat
    (05-Jun-2008)
    Study suggests the brain chemical serotonin influences fat metabolism

  • Chronic Stomach Inflammation Boosts Cancer Risk
    (03-Jun-2008)
    Damage to DNA could cause cell mutations that lead to disease, study concludes

  • Genes May Play Role in Quitting Smoking
    (03-Jun-2008)
    People respond to different treatments based on their genetic make-up, study says

  • Genes May Play Role in Quitting Smoking
    (03-Jun-2008)
    People respond to different treatments based on their genetic make-up, study says

  • Family History Might Improve Odds Against Colon Cancer
    (03-Jun-2008)
    Fewer deaths, recurrences seen in those who had relatives with disease, study finds

  • Erbitux Works Well for Two-Thirds of Colon Cancer Patients
    (02-Jun-2008)
    Study finds those with normal version of particular gene respond well to targeted therapy

  • Genetic Disorder Drug Helps Reverse Heart Muscle Enlargement
    (30-May-2008)
    Mice given BH4 had lower production of toxic free radicals from hypertension, study finds

  • Study IDs Gene for Late-Onset Alzheimer's
    (28-May-2008)
    Finding could lead to more effective drugs to slow progression of disease

  • Study IDs Gene for Late-Onset Alzheimer's
    (28-May-2008)
    Finding could lead to more effective drugs to slow progression of disease

  • Study IDs Gene for Late-Onset Alzheimer's
    (28-May-2008)
    Finding could lead to more effective drugs to slow progression of disease

  • Common Genetic Variant Tied to Lung Cancer Risk
    (27-May-2008)
    It may explain why some nonsmokers contract the disease, study says

  • Common Genetic Variant Tied to Lung Cancer Risk
    (27-May-2008)
    It may explain why some nonsmokers contract the disease, study says

  • Genetic Variation May Explain Preferences for Sugar
    (23-May-2008)
    Finding could help research into soaring obesity, diabetes rates, study says

  • Vulnerability to Shingles May Hinge on Family
    (21-May-2008)
    Most adults carry the virus but those with affected relatives at higher risk

  • Childhood Asthma, Allergies Traced to Womb
    (21-May-2008)
    New research suggests birth order, method of delivery all play a part

  • Gene Therapy May Treat Erectile Dysfunction
    (20-May-2008)
    Studies in both men and monkeys show effectiveness of treatment

  • Blood Test for Early Lung Cancer Shows Promise
    (19-May-2008)
    It had 87% accuracy rate in spotting tumors, scientists said

  • Gene Signature May Predict Recurrence of Lung Cancer
    (16-May-2008)
    Could help docs determine who would benefit most from chemo after surgery, study says

  • DNA Fingerprinting Could ID Viable Embryos
    (13-May-2008)
    Finding may lead to improved pregnancy rates for in vitro patients, fewer multiple pregnancies

  • Therapy Yields Promise for Fatal Neurological Condition
    (13-May-2008)
    Using harmless cold virus, injecting healthy gene into brain slowed Batten disease

  • Therapy Yields Promise for Fatal Neurological Condition
    (13-May-2008)
    Using harmless cold virus, injecting healthy gene into brain slowed Batten disease

  • Gene May Be Key to Pregnancy Complication
    (12-May-2008)
    Preeclampsia is common and serious, but genetics could bring screening test or treatment

  • Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug Resistance
    (09-May-2008)
    Blood poisoner has claimed the lives of 30% of infected patients in U.K., researchers say

  • Fighting a Fungus That Thrives on Tomatoes
    (09-May-2008)
    Scientists find disease-resistant gene wards off fusarium wilt on leaves

  • Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases
    (08-May-2008)
    Finding suggests careful use of blood-boosting drugs in anemia patients

  • Fetal Gene May Contribute to Diabetes Risk
    (08-May-2008)
    Study finds it plays key role in development of defective cells in type 2 diabetics

  • Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases
    (08-May-2008)
    Finding suggests careful use of blood-boosting drugs in anemia patients

  • Fetal Gene May Contribute to Diabetes Risk
    (08-May-2008)
    Study finds it plays key role in development of defective cells in type 2 diabetics

  • Researchers Publish Genome Sequence for Duck-Billed Platypus
    (07-May-2008)
    One of the few mammals that lays eggs offers clues to evolution of all mammalian genes

  • Gene Variation Linked to Neuroblastoma, a Childhood Cancer
    (07-May-2008)
    The variant is common in the aggressive form of the disease, researchers report

  • Researchers Publish Genome Sequence for Duck-Billed Platypus
    (07-May-2008)
    One of the few mammals that lays eggs offers clues to evolution of all mammalian genes

  • Unraveling the Link Between Genes and Environment
    (05-May-2008)
    Findings could one day lead to better treatments for depression, experts say

  • Autistic Kids More Likely to Have Parents With Mental Illness
    (05-May-2008)
    Parents with schizophrenia twice as likely to have children with the developmental disorder, study finds

  • BRCA Mutations Don't Spot All High-Risk Women
    (05-May-2008)
    Family history and atypical cells also indicate high risk of second cancer, study finds

  • Genetic Changes May Dictate Course of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    (30-Apr-2008)
    Findings could help determine which therapies will benefit certain patients

  • International Consortium Will Hunt Down Genetics of Cancer
    (29-Apr-2008)
    Genomic data will be made available for free to researchers around the world

  • Genes Linked to Osteoporosis Identified
    (29-Apr-2008)
    Could be potential targets for new treatments, two studies suggest

  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Share Some Genetic Risk Factors
    (28-Apr-2008)
    Finding helps pinpoint relationship between Crohn's disease and colitis

  • New Heart Disease Markers Discovered
    (24-Apr-2008)
    Genes associated with elevated CRP levels play role in metabolic syndrome, studies say

  • Gene Predicts Breast Cancer Prognosis
    (23-Apr-2008)
    Experiments in mice could lead to better diagnosis and treatment, experts say

  • Cell Fusions During Inflammation May Protect Neurons
    (23-Apr-2008)
    Surprise finding could lead to new gene therapies for nervous system

  • Embryonic Stem Cells Turned Into Three Types of Heart Cells
    (23-Apr-2008)
    When transplanted into mice, they improved heart function, researchers report

  • Scientists Discover How Stomach Tumors Form
    (23-Apr-2008)
    Blocking IL-11 protein prevents inflammation, hints of new treatments for disease

  • Gene Variant Boosts Risk for Stress-Related Ischemia
    (22-Apr-2008)
    Patients 3 times more likely to suffer dangerous spike in blood flow to heart, study finds

  • Gleevec Pushes Advanced Melanoma Into Remission
    (18-Apr-2008)
    Woman's case first showing the cancer may have an Achilles' heel, report suggests

  • Gleevec Pushes Advanced Melanoma Into Remission
    (18-Apr-2008)
    Woman's case first showing the cancer may have an Achilles' heel, report suggests

  • Gleevec Pushes Advanced Melanoma Into Remission
    (18-Apr-2008)
    Woman's case first showing the cancer may have an Achilles' heel, report suggests

  • Metabolic Syndrome Triggered by Overeating, Not Obesity
    (18-Apr-2008)
    Mouse study concludes weight gain is an early symptom, not a direct cause

  • Gene Therapy in Rats Reduces Cocaine Use
    (18-Apr-2008)
    Boosting brain's dopamine receptors could lead to treatments for other addictions as well

  • Molecule Disrupts DNA Sequence in Ewing's Sarcoma
    (14-Apr-2008)
    Finding could yield first targeted therapy for the rare disease, researchers say

  • Drinking May Raise Breast Cancer Risk
    (14-Apr-2008)
    Effect was especially strong for estrogen-sensitive tumor types, study found

  • Molecule Disrupts DNA Sequence in Ewing's Sarcoma
    (14-Apr-2008)
    Finding could yield first targeted therapy for the rare disease, researchers say

  • Stem Cell Marker Controls Pair of Key Cancer Pathways
    (14-Apr-2008)
    Work suggests, but does not prove, that stem cells drive breast cancer formation, researcher says

  • Muscle Weakness Found in Some Autistic Children
    (13-Apr-2008)
    Genetic defect in mitochondria might explain other aspects of the disorder, researcher says

  • Researchers Identify New Genetic Links to Psoriasis
    (11-Apr-2008)
    Discovery of biological pathways could lead to treatments for other autoimmune diseases

  • Researchers Identify New Genetic Links to Psoriasis
    (11-Apr-2008)
    Discovery of biological pathways could lead to treatments for other autoimmune diseases

  • Gene Mutations for Rare Heart Disease Also Found in Kids
    (09-Apr-2008)
    Test for adults with muscle-thickening disorder may also identify children at risk

  • Gene Mutations for Rare Heart Disease Also Found in Kids
    (09-Apr-2008)
    Test for adults with muscle-thickening disorder may also identify children at risk

  • Researchers Find Gene Mutation That Increases Asthma Risk
    (09-Apr-2008)
    Study finds variant and protein it expresses may cause some cases of the disease

  • Genes' Influence on Fears Changes Over Time
    (08-Apr-2008)
    Their impact on childhood anxieties changes during adolescence, study found

  • Scientists Block Prostate Cancer Cells' Spread
    (08-Apr-2008)
    Fighting inflammation could reduce metastasis, mouse study suggests

  • Scientists ID New Genetic Markers for Bowel Disease
    (04-Apr-2008)
    Study also provides evidence that Ashkenzi Jews twice as likely to develop conditions

  • DNA Find in Oregon Is Oldest Yet Discovered in Americas
    (03-Apr-2008)
    Paisley Caves reveal genetic material in excrement linking New World to Siberia, East Asia

  • Genetic Disorder May Hold Key to Heat Stroke Cure
    (03-Apr-2008)
    Some antioxidants may protect people like athletes, soldiers from fatal temperature rise

  • Dads' Early-Onset Obesity Linked to Liver Disease in Kids
    (03-Apr-2008)
    Genetic ties suspected between father's, but not mother's, weight and elevated enzymes

  • Molecular Cause of Breast Cancer Metastasis Discovered
    (03-Apr-2008)
    Signaling events in tumor pave the way for lung invasion, study shows

  • Genetic Disorder May Hold Key to Heat Stroke Cure
    (03-Apr-2008)
    Some antioxidants may protect people like athletes, soldiers from fatal temperature rise

  • Gene Variants Linked to Lung Cancer Identified
    (02-Apr-2008)
    Whether they affect smoking behavior and cancer incidence not clear yet, expert says

  • Genomic Profiling of Breast Cancers a Better Treatment Tool
    (01-Apr-2008)
    Findings point to personalized therapies that help predict disease recurrence

  • Breech Birth May Be Determined by Genes
    (28-Mar-2008)
    'Bottom first' delivery more likely if either parent was born that way, study says

  • Key Protein Limits Damage of Heart Attack
    (28-Mar-2008)
    Activating Gi compound in mice was important protective mechanism, researchers say

  • Compulsive Gamblers Don't Learn From Their Mistakes
    (27-Mar-2008)
    Study finds they have a mental rigidity that keeps them from folding their cards

  • Identical Genes From Parents May Raise Cancer Risk
    (25-Mar-2008)
    Finding could someday aid in diagnosis, treatment, experts say

  • Therapeutic Cloning Works in Mice With Parkinson's
    (24-Mar-2008)
    Injecting neurons that were genetic match improved symptoms, avoided rejection

  • Researchers Gain Insights Into 'On-Off' Switch for Cells
    (24-Mar-2008)
    Finding could one day lead to new treatments for diseases such as cancer

  • High Blood Pressure Runs in Families
    (24-Mar-2008)
    Long-term study firms up link between parents' hypertension, kids' lifetime risk

  • Family Discussion Plays Role in Breast Cancer Awareness
    (21-Mar-2008)
    Openness has major impact on counseling and genetic testing, study shows

  • Gene Linked to Form of Parkinson's Disease
    (21-Mar-2008)
    Finding could lead to better understanding of the incurable neurological disorder

  • Brain Blood Vessels Grow With Their Own Agenda
    (19-Mar-2008)
    Study finds endothelial cells follow a genetic program independent of developing tissue

  • Gene Variants Can Predict Threat of Heart Disease
    (19-Mar-2008)
    Cholesterol-associated variants increase risk and may be early indication, study shows

  • Genetic Medicine Making Inroads Against Disease
    (18-Mar-2008)
    Advances against PTSD, bone loss and heart woes cited in new research

  • Genes May Determine Obesity After Weight Surgery
    (17-Mar-2008)
    Researchers study factors in success of bariatric procedure

  • Genes May Determine Obesity After Weight Surgery
    (17-Mar-2008)
    Researchers study factors in success of bariatric procedure

  • Genes May Determine Obesity After Weight Surgery
    (17-Mar-2008)
    Researchers study factors in success of bariatric procedure

  • Genetic Markers May Predict Lung Cancer Recurrence
    (12-Mar-2008)
    DNA evidence in lymph nodes could alter treatment approach, study suggests

  • 'Crime Boss' Gene May Spur Breast Cancer
    (12-Mar-2008)
    Finding might explain why some tumors are aggressive and spread, researchers say

  • Genetic Markers May Predict Lung Cancer Recurrence
    (12-Mar-2008)
    DNA evidence in lymph nodes could alter treatment approach, study suggests

  • Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure
    (10-Mar-2008)
    Review found vets with the syndrome were more exposed to particular compounds

  • Two Parents With Alzheimer's Raises Child's Risk
    (10-Mar-2008)
    Any additional family history boosts odds of getting the disease earlier, study finds

  • Researchers Design Promising Cancer Drug
    (07-Mar-2008)
    It activates p53 tumor-suppressor function without causing DNA damage

  • Happiness Is in the Genes
    (07-Mar-2008)
    Fifty percent of sense of well-being comes from inherited personality traits, researchers say

  • Genetic Test Predicts Response to Warfarin
    (05-Mar-2008)
    Using it could save money and lives, expert says

  • Rare Gene Mutation Plays Role in Longevity
    (04-Mar-2008)
    Study found it restricts growth factor, leads to shorter stature but longer life

  • Poor Working Memory Tied to Low School Scores
    (03-Mar-2008)
    Team develops tool to test for kids who may have this genetic shortcoming

  • Poor Working Memory Tied to Low School Scores
    (03-Mar-2008)
    Team develops tool to test for kids who may have this genetic shortcoming

  • Monkey Gene That Blocks AIDS Viruses Evolved More Than Once
    (29-Feb-2008)
    Findings hint epidemic is not unique to present, afflicted humans' primate ancestors

  • Newborn Screening Suggests Decline in Cystic Fibrosis
    (28-Feb-2008)
    Study also found drop in a severe form of the disorder

  • Researchers ID Gene Behind Rare Form of Epilepsy
    (28-Feb-2008)
    Findings 'crack open the cell biology' of lethal inherited syndrome

  • Gene Expression Differences Affect Drug Response
    (28-Feb-2008)
    Finding may point to new disease treatments in various populations

  • New Gene for Lou Gehrig's Disease Identified
    (28-Feb-2008)
    Rare TDP-43 mutations expose potential therapeutic target, experts say

  • Global Analysis of Human DNA Tracks Migration, Identity
    (21-Feb-2008)
    Geography determines similarities, differences in DNA, studies find

  • Mouse Study Probes Workings of Memory
    (21-Feb-2008)
    Learning prompts changes in inner workings of neurons

  • Global Analysis of Human DNA Tracks Migration, Identity
    (21-Feb-2008)
    Geography determines similarities, differences in DNA, studies find

  • DNA Findings Reveal Genetic History of Humans
    (20-Feb-2008)
    Geography determines similarities, differences in DNA, studies find

  • DNA Findings Reveal Genetic History of Humans
    (20-Feb-2008)
    Geography determines similarities, differences in DNA, studies find

  • Missing Chromosome Improves Response to Brain Tumor Treatment
    (19-Feb-2008)
    Findings show patients live average of 4 years longer than those without genetic abnormality

  • Missing Chromosome Improves Response to Brain Tumor Treatment
    (19-Feb-2008)
    Findings show patients live average of 4 years longer than those without genetic abnormality

  • Single Mutation in Mitochondrial DNA Weakens Heart, Muscles
    (14-Feb-2008)
    Changes in tissue similar to effects of aging, report suggests

  • Overabundance of Immune Cells Might Trigger Lupus
    (14-Feb-2008)
    Study spots overactivity of genes that prevent cell death in those with autoimmune disease

  • Overabundance of Immune Cells Might Trigger Lupus
    (14-Feb-2008)
    Study spots overactivity of genes that prevent cell death in those with autoimmune disease

  • Single Mutation in Mitochondrial DNA Weakens Heart, Muscles
    (14-Feb-2008)
    Changes in tissue similar to effects of aging, report suggests

  • Ovary Removal Protects Some High-Risk Women
    (12-Feb-2008)
    BRCA2 carriers get twice the reduction in breast cancer risk that BRCA1 carriers do, study finds

  • Gene Variations Help Regulate Response to Stress
    (11-Feb-2008)
    Adults abused in childhood lack protective changes against depression, U.S. study says

  • More Gene Variations Found That Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
    (11-Feb-2008)
    Some variants increase chances of disease up to 60%, researcher says

  • Tattooing Best Way to Deliver DNA Vaccines
    (07-Feb-2008)
    Showed stronger antibody, cellular responses than intramuscular injection, study says

  • Natural Secretion Marks Difference Between Ordinary Mole and Melanoma
    (07-Feb-2008)
    IGFBP7 protein may prove a targeted treatment for metastatic cancers, study suggests

  • Gene Plays 'Jekyll-and-Hyde' Role in Deadly Brain Cancer
    (07-Feb-2008)
    Study finds STAT3 can act as tumor suppressor, keeping bad cells in check

  • Gene Linked to Inflammatory Arthritis Also Raises Heart Risks
    (07-Feb-2008)
    British study found HLA-DRB1 increased chances of dying from cardiovascular causes

  • Gene Plays 'Jekyll-and-Hyde' Role in Deadly Brain Cancer
    (07-Feb-2008)
    Study finds STAT3 can act as tumor suppressor, keeping bad cells in check

  • Test Detects Sensitivity to HIV Drug
    (06-Feb-2008)
    Could be first step toward personalized medicine, experts say

  • New Genetic Technology IDs Virus That Killed Transplant Recipients
    (06-Feb-2008)
    Could be used to help against many illnesses that evade diagnosis, experts say

  • Born to Be Obese?
    (05-Feb-2008)
    New research suggests brains of heavy individuals may be wired differently

  • Sorafenib Slows Growth of Some Leukemias
    (01-Feb-2008)
    Drug shows potential for patients with specific gene mutations, researchers find

  • Docs Should Tell All About Cord Blood Banks
    (31-Jan-2008)
    New guidelines say differences between nonprofit, for-profit banks should be explained

  • Study Spots Gene That Plays Role in Infertility
    (31-Jan-2008)
    Deleting PTEN in mice led to premature ovarian failure, researchers report

  • MicroRNAs May Predict Colon Cancer Prognosis
    (29-Jan-2008)
    This genetic material shows early promise for diagnosing, treating tumors

  • Next Generation of Parents More Likely to Back Genetic Testing
    (24-Jan-2008)
    Survey found adult children of parents with BRCA mutations would be more willing to test their own kids

  • Next Generation of Parents More Likely to Back Genetic Testing
    (24-Jan-2008)
    Survey found adult children of parents with BRCA mutations would be more willing to test their own kids

  • New Colon Cancer Test Might Spot Trouble Earlier
    (24-Jan-2008)
    That and other findings reported at symposium on gastrointestinal cancers

  • Genetics May Determine Antidepressants' Effectiveness
    (23-Jan-2008)
    German researchers identify 11 variants that seem to influence outcome

  • Project Will Map Genomes of 1,000 People Worldwide
    (22-Jan-2008)
    International effort should spot genes that help cause disease, scientists say

  • New Batch of Lupus Genes Discovered
    (21-Jan-2008)
    International team of researchers finds fresh suspects for autoimmune disease

  • New Batch of Lupus Genes Discovered
    (21-Jan-2008)
    International team of researchers finds fresh suspects for autoimmune disease

  • Genes Linked to Height Also Tied to Osteoarthritis Risk
    (18-Jan-2008)
    Short and tall extremes may put added pressure on joints, study suggests

  • DNA Fingerprints Predict Brain Disorders
    (18-Jan-2008)
    Researchers found certain variations may indicate higher risk of ALS, Parkinson's

  • Biological Link Between BRCA1 and Breast Cancer Detailed
    (17-Jan-2008)
    Finding suggests the gene, when not mutated, helps repair damaged DNA

  • Biological Link Between BRCA1 and Breast Cancer Detailed
    (17-Jan-2008)
    Finding suggests the gene, when not mutated, helps repair damaged DNA

  • DNA Analysis Could Help Customize Treatments for MS
    (16-Jan-2008)
    Study suggests it could show who will respond best to interferon beta treatments

  • DNA Analysis Could Help Customize Treatments for MS
    (16-Jan-2008)
    Study suggests it could show who will respond best to interferon beta treatments

  • DNA Analysis Could Help Customize Treatments for MS
    (16-Jan-2008)
    Study suggests it could show who will respond best to interferon beta treatments

  • Genetic Mutations Boost Prostate Cancer Risk
    (16-Jan-2008)
    These variants plus a family history can increase risk up to tenfold, study suggests

  • Foods From Cloned Animals Safe to Eat: FDA
    (15-Jan-2008)
    Agency says that no dangers are posed to American consumers

  • Chemical Signals Go Awry in Fragile X Syndrome
    (14-Jan-2008)
    Mouse study shows drugs that target the miscommunication may help

  • Columbus Carried Syphilis From New World to Europe, Study Suggests
    (14-Jan-2008)
    Genetic testing sees link to similar disease found in South America

  • Seven New Cholesterol Genes Discovered
    (13-Jan-2008)
    Study finds only those that regulate LDL levels influence heart disease risk

  • Fungus Sheds Light on Development of Human Genders
    (11-Jan-2008)
    Gene findings may explain how the two sexes evolved

  • Science Could Erase Stigma of Anorexia
    (11-Jan-2008)
    Better understanding of genetic, biological causes could lead more to feel comfortable seeking treatment

  • Gene Plays Role in Risk of Autism
    (10-Jan-2008)
    Three research teams found same gene raised chances of developing the disorder

  • Years-Long Search Unlocks Deadly Genetic Disease
    (10-Jan-2008)
    Researchers find gene that causes neurodegenerative disorder called spinal muscular atrophy

  • Gene Plays Role in Risk of Autism
    (10-Jan-2008)
    Three research teams found same gene raised chances of developing the disorder

  • Tiny RNA Molecules Control Breast Cancer's Spread
    (09-Jan-2008)
    Finding could lead to better prognosis, treatments, researchers say

  • Chromosome Abnormalities Raise Risk for Autism
    (09-Jan-2008)
    Findings affects 1% of all cases of developmental disorder, researchers say

  • Chromosome Abnormalities Raise Risk for Autism
    (09-Jan-2008)
    Findings affects 1% of all cases of developmental disorder, researchers say

  • Tiny RNA Molecules Control Breast Cancer's Spread
    (09-Jan-2008)
    Finding could lead to better prognosis, treatments, researchers say

  • BRCA Mutations Don't Raise Breast Cancer Risk Equally
    (08-Jan-2008)
    Study finds wide variation among families with carriers

  • Some Immature Brain Cells May Promote Tumors
    (07-Jan-2008)
    But animal studies show cancer gene can be turned on and off

  • Team Finds 118 Genes That Might Play Role in Cancer
    (07-Jan-2008)
    Involved in control of cell division, they activate abnormally in malignant cells

  • Team Finds 118 Genes That Might Play Role in Cancer
    (07-Jan-2008)
    Involved in control of cell division, they activate abnormally in malignant cells

  • Breast Cancer Gene Might Extend Ovarian Cancer Survival
    (03-Jan-2008)
    The finding is so far limited to women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, researchers say

  • Body Abnormalities, Childhood Cancer May Share Genes
    (03-Jan-2008)
    Finding could help predict which children are at risk for malignancy, experts say

  • Colon Cancer Gene Traced to Arrival in United States
    (02-Jan-2008)
    Researchers studied two families to find couple who brought the mutation here in the 1630s

  • Relatives of Parkinson's Patients at Higher Psychiatric Risk
    (02-Jan-2008)
    This suggests a link between the illness and depression, anxiety disorders, researchers say

  • Genetic Variation Doubles Risk of Liver Cancer
    (02-Jan-2008)
    Testing could determine which cirrhosis patients should be screened for tumor development

  • Colon Cancer Gene Traced to Arrival in United States
    (02-Jan-2008)
    Researchers studied two families to find couple who brought the mutation here in the 1630s

  • BRCA1 Mutation Prevalent Among Hispanic, Younger Black Women
    (26-Dec-2007)
    New ethnic findings point out that all women with early breast cancer should be tested for the mutation, experts say

  • Fragile X Syndrome Corrected in Mice
    (19-Dec-2007)
    Discovery may lead to treatments for the genetic disease, a leading cause of mental retardation

  • Area Around Breast Tumor May Predict Cancer's Spread
    (19-Dec-2007)
    Mutations in tumor-suppressing gene could point to lymph node involvement, study suggests

  • Research Reveals How Cells Store Fat
    (17-Dec-2007)
    Newly discovered genes and their proteins could be targets for weight-loss therapies, scientists say

  • Breast Cancer Genes Also Raise Men's Risk for Malignancy
    (14-Dec-2007)
    Few men understand the danger from BRCA1/2, researchers say

  • Genetics May Boost Mexican-Americans' Risk for Alcoholism
    (13-Dec-2007)
    Scientists zero in on a DNA cluster that may encourage the addiction

  • Cell 'Addiction' to Growth Factors May Help Spur Cancers
    (13-Dec-2007)
    Study in mice shows blocking this dependence could stop disease before it starts

  • Kuvan Sanctioned for PKU
    (13-Dec-2007)
    A rare genetic disorder

  • Cell 'Addiction' to Growth Factors May Help Spur Cancers
    (13-Dec-2007)
    Study in mice shows blocking this dependence could stop disease before it starts

  • Gene Variant Tied to More Aggressive Prostate Cancer
    (11-Dec-2007)
    Men with differing version of tumor suppressor appear at increased risk, researchers say

  • Mutated Suppressor Gene Leads to a Type of Breast Cancer
    (10-Dec-2007)
    Finding could lead to new treatments, researchers say

  • Mutated Suppressor Gene Leads to a Type of Breast Cancer
    (10-Dec-2007)
    Finding could lead to new treatments, researchers say

  • Gene-Based Sunscreen Might Someday Prevent Skin Cancer
    (07-Dec-2007)
    A topical drug could strengthen cells' DNA, animal studies suggest

  • Cell Transplants Hold Promise for Heart Attack Survivors
    (06-Dec-2007)
    Studies in mice suggest they might prevent cardiac arrest

  • Common Household Chemical Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk
    (06-Dec-2007)
    Experiments with rats show early exposure causes genetic changes in breast cells

  • Genes Yield More Clues to Schizophrenia
    (05-Dec-2007)
    9 genetic markers play a role, and the condition can be inherited from both parents, scientists say

  • Overlooked Mutation Can Spur HIV Drug Resistance
    (01-Dec-2007)
    It should be added to standard genetic tests used to guide treatment, experts say

  • Gene Tweak Reverses Aging in Mouse Skin Cells
    (29-Nov-2007)
    It's a long way from this to a human 'fountain of youth,' however

  • Novel Compounds May Battle Diseases of Aging
    (28-Nov-2007)
    Rodent trials suggest they could protect against type 2 diabetes

  • Genes May Explain Role of Race in Colon Cancer Risk
    (28-Nov-2007)
    Differences in a key piece of DNA seem important, scientists say

  • Cancer-Suppressing Gene Tied to Female Fertility
    (28-Nov-2007)
    It's potentially another helpful role for p53, scientists say

  • Gene Variant Doubles Risk of Prostate Cancer in Black Men
    (02-Nov-2007)
    It may also affect other populations, researcher says

  • Scientists Spot Dog Fur Color Gene
    (01-Nov-2007)
    This canine insight could help humans, team says

  • Siblings Often Share Heart Risks
    (01-Nov-2007)
    Brothers, especially, may be most affected, study finds

  • Cat's Genome Map Purrfected
    (31-Oct-2007)
    Blueprint of feline DNA could help humans, too, scientists say

  • Protein Gives Clues to Pancreatic Cancer
    (19-Oct-2007)
    When pp32 is gone, a tumor-spurring gene goes to work, researchers say

  • Gene Mutation Key to Infertility in Male Mice
    (17-Oct-2007)
    If same defect exists in men, it could lead to new treatments, study says

  • Genes Might Help Drive Overeating
    (17-Oct-2007)
    DNA-based brain chemical changes mean more food is needed, study suggests

  • Insomniac Fish May Help Sleepless People
    (17-Oct-2007)
    Finned finding points to genes preventing slumber, scientists say

  • Global Gene Map Clears New Milestone
    (17-Oct-2007)
    Scientists are cataloging DNA patterns around the world

  • Gene Mutation Key to Infertility in Male Mice
    (17-Oct-2007)
    If same defect exists in men, it could lead to new treatments, study says

  • Researchers ID New Gene Linked to Lung Cancer
    (16-Oct-2007)
    Discovery could lead to new therapies

  • U.S. Unveils Database of Genetic, Clinical Research
    (14-Oct-2007)
    Goal is to advance understanding of ills such as heart disease

  • Long-Life Gene Might Help Lower Cholesterol
    (11-Oct-2007)
    Drugs boosting SIRT1's activity could be valuable, scientists say

  • 3 New Lung Cancer Genes Identified
    (09-Oct-2007)
    They are associated with 20 percent of all lung malignancies, scientists say

  • Parkinson's Linked to Risk of Alzheimer's
    (08-Oct-2007)
    Relatives of Parkinson's patients more likely to develop dementia, study finds

  • Woman's Hips Might Indicate Daughter's Breast Cancer Risk
    (08-Oct-2007)
    Wider hips mean more estrogen, bringing higher odds for the illness, researchers say

  • Gene-Based Screen Spots Cervical Cancer Earlier
    (04-Oct-2007)
    It could lengthen the time needed between tests, researchers say

  • Cardiac Artery Trouble Boosts Family Heart Risk
    (04-Oct-2007)
    Relatives of those affected face higher odds of heart disease, study finds

  • Largest Study of U.S. Children Readies for Launch
    (04-Oct-2007)
    22 new centers now added, first participants set to join next year, officials say

  • Gene Tests Match Up Lung Tumors, Best Treatment
    (03-Oct-2007)
    DNA indicates whether chemo will work, experts say

  • Scientists Map Intestinal Bug's Genome
    (27-Sep-2007)
    Giardia is leading cause of parasitic infections in U.S.

  • Drug Industry Seeks Tests to Spot Side Effect Risks
    (27-Sep-2007)
    7 pharmaceutical giants are pooling resources to develop gene-based screens

  • Gene Chip Data Can Boost Cancer Outcomes
    (21-Sep-2007)
    4 of 7 patients with incurable disease fared better, doctor says

  • Mother's Blood Could Offer Insights Into Fetal Health
    (21-Sep-2007)
    Non-invasive test for fetal RNA offers possible advance over invasive tests

  • Scientists Map Elephantiasis Parasite's Genome
    (20-Sep-2007)
    Achievement should help fight the disfiguring disease

  • Brain Defect Helps Drive Fragile X Syndrome
    (20-Sep-2007)
    The condition is leading cause of inherited mental retardation

  • Researchers Pinpoint Link Between Caloric Restriction and Longevity
    (20-Sep-2007)
    When under stress, two genes within mitochondria guard against cell death

  • Genetic Cause of Rare Immune Disorder Discovered
    (19-Sep-2007)
    Job's syndrome causes boils, inflamed skin, bone abnormalities and pneumonia

  • Hushed Genes Might Mean Higher Lung Cancer Risk
    (19-Sep-2007)
    The suppression of certain DNA predicts malignancy, study finds

  • Tissue-Growth Gene Tied to Scleroderma
    (19-Sep-2007)
    Finding is a step towards treating the autoimmune disorder

  • Genetic Cause of Rare Immune Disorder Discovered
    (19-Sep-2007)
    Job's syndrome causes boils, inflamed skin, bone abnormalities and pneumonia

  • Study Questions Genetic Screening for Treatable Diseases
    (18-Sep-2007)
    In some cases, parents opt for abortion when symptoms may be mild, study finds

  • Blood Marker Might Help Spot Early Liver Cancer
    (18-Sep-2007)
    Widespread hepatitis infection means millions are at risk, researchers note

  • Genome Area Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (18-Sep-2007)
    DNA is involved in inflammation, immune response, scientists say

  • Study Questions Genetic Screening for Treatable Diseases
    (18-Sep-2007)
    In some cases, parents opt for abortion when symptoms may be mild, study finds

  • Study Downgrades Gene as Heart Risk Factor
    (18-Sep-2007)
    Screening for variations in APO gene not warranted, researchers say

  • Gene Mutation Linked to Parkinson's Disease
    (17-Sep-2007)
    While more research is needed, finding could prove significant

  • Gene May Influence Breast Cancer-Estrogen Link
    (17-Sep-2007)
    Targeting this DNA might improve treatment, researchers say

  • Gene Mutation Linked to Parkinson's Disease
    (17-Sep-2007)
    While more research is needed, finding could prove significant

  • Genetics Hold Promise, Challenges for Cancer Care
    (16-Sep-2007)
    Discoveries are exciting but roadblocks remain, experts say

  • Gene Mutations May Cause Rare Neonatal Diabetes
    (14-Sep-2007)
    Condition requires lifelong dependence on insulin injections, researchers say

  • Tweaking Genes Could Extend ALS Survival
    (13-Sep-2007)
    Mouse study suggests new targets to treat the brain disease

  • Screening Proposed for Childhood Cholesterol Levels
    (13-Sep-2007)
    Treatment would reduce risk of genetic condition that can lead to early death

  • Schizophrenia Gene May Have On/Off Switch
    (11-Sep-2007)
    Mouse study suggests new target for treatment, reseachers say

  • International Database Seeks to Boost Treatment of Altitude Sickness
    (09-Sep-2007)
    Fluid buildup in lungs can be deadly for skiers, mountain climbers, regardless of fitness

  • Family History Has Strong Effect on Cardiac Risk
    (07-Sep-2007)
    Screening, treatment of close relatives proposed

  • Studies Shed New Light on Breast Cancer, Treatment
    (06-Sep-2007)
    Symposium reveals racial disparities, troublesome drug side effects

  • Parents' PTSD May Boost Stress in Offspring
    (05-Sep-2007)
    Adult children of affected Holocaust survivors showed hormonal changes, study found

  • Genes Boost Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus
    (05-Sep-2007)
    Discoveries could lead to new treatments for autoimmune diseases, scientists say

  • Smokers More Likely to Develop Dementia
    (04-Sep-2007)
    Tobacco users had a 50% higher risk for Alzheimer's, Dutch study finds

  • One Species' Genome Found Within Another
    (30-Aug-2007)
    Movement of genes between unrelated groups may happen more frequently than thought, study says

  • Is Perfect Pitch All in the Genes?
    (30-Aug-2007)
    Study suggests genetics may be behind ability to know the tone of a musical note

  • One Species' Genome Found Within Another
    (30-Aug-2007)
    Movement of genes between unrelated groups may happen more frequently than thought, study says

  • Alcoholics With Cirrhosis Have More Brain Damage
    (28-Aug-2007)
    Genes connected with higher functions are changed by continued abuse, study finds

  • New Database to Help Speed Search for Bipolar Disorder Genes
    (24-Aug-2007)
    Free online data covering 20 years of study to aid researchers in hunt for treatments

  • New Database to Help Speed Search for Bipolar Disorder Genes
    (24-Aug-2007)
    Free online data covering 20 years of study to aid researchers in hunt for treatments

  • Gene Tied to Post-Op Delirium in Elderly
    (24-Aug-2007)
    APOE e4 variant has also been linked to Alzheimer's, researchers note

  • Traffic Fumes Plus Genes Boosts Kids' Asthma Risk
    (22-Aug-2007)
    Study finds some children are more vulnerable

  • Gene May Help Spur Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
    (22-Aug-2007)
    Mice with the mutation exhibited fearful, repetitive behaviors, researchers say

  • Gene Studies of Male-Female Differences Often Flawed
    (21-Aug-2007)
    Too often, statistics are weak or unsubstantiated, review finds

  • Many Parents Share Genetic Test Findings With Kids
    (17-Aug-2007)
    But the children may be too young to handle the information, study suggests

  • Fused Genes Might Fuel Prostate Tumors
    (01-Aug-2007)
    Specific genes might require specific treatments, researchers say

  • Inflammatory Joint, Bowel Diseases May Be Linked
    (30-Jul-2007)
    Ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory bowel disorder share common genetics, study suggests

  • Second Gene That Increases MS Risk Found
    (30-Jul-2007)
    Discovery called most significant in three decades

  • Scientists Make Strides Against Melanoma
    (22-Jul-2007)
    But with real advances years away, prevention is the best approach

  • Genetic Analysis Offers Insights Into AIDS Resistance
    (19-Jul-2007)
    Finding could lead to new treatments, possibly vaccines, researchers say

  • Inflammatory Genes Raise Lung Cancer Risk
    (11-Jul-2007)
    2 variants alter immune system's response to infection, cell damage, study finds

  • Most U.S. Newborns Now Screened for Genetic Disease
    (11-Jul-2007)
    State-by-state 'report card' shows rates nearly doubled in two years

  • Breast Cancer Genes Don't Raise Tumor-Linked Death Risk
    (11-Jul-2007)
    Women with the BRCA mutations also responded equally well to treatment, study found

  • Dementia Gene Mutation Identified
    (09-Jul-2007)
    It limited production of protein affecting language and behavior, researchers find

  • Dementia Gene Mutation Identified
    (09-Jul-2007)
    It limited production of protein affecting language and behavior, researchers find

  • Prostate Cancer Gene Also Raises Colon Cancer Risk
    (09-Jul-2007)
    It's the first example of DNA spurring more than one cancer type, scientists say

  • Genetically Altered Cold Sore Virus Fights Cancer
    (09-Jul-2007)
    Herpes simplex strain showed no side effects in early trial, study says

  • Prostate Cancer Gene Also Raises Colon Cancer Risk
    (09-Jul-2007)
    It's the first example of DNA spurring more than one cancer type, scientists say

  • Moms, Dads With MS Equal Transmitters of Disease
    (28-Jun-2007)
    Finding contradicts earlier report that men twice as likely to pass on genetic risk

  • Cats, Humans Share Ancient Bond
    (28-Jun-2007)
    Early cities of Near East attracted first house cats, study says

  • Mom's Antidepressant Use Poses Little Danger to Baby
    (27-Jun-2007)
    There's only a very small increase in birth defect risk, two studies show

  • Scientists Reverse Symptoms of Autism in Mice
    (25-Jun-2007)
    Inhibiting brain enzyme might ease behavioral problems as well

  • Scientists Reverse Symptoms of Autism in Mice
    (25-Jun-2007)
    Inhibiting brain enzyme might ease behavioral problems as well

  • Fighting Ancient Virus May Have Left Humans Vulnerable to HIV
    (21-Jun-2007)
    New study helps explain why other primates aren't sickened by AIDS

  • 1st Gene Therapy Trial Effective Against Parkinson's
    (21-Jun-2007)
    Small study showed symptoms were eased, but treatment needs larger testing, researchers say.

  • Research Gives Hope Against Rare Muscle Disorder
    (20-Jun-2007)
    People with HIBM are typically wheelchair-bound by 40, experts say

  • Immune System Protein Tied to Weight Loss
    (19-Jun-2007)
    Mice without interleukin-18 quickly got fat, study found

  • Experts Offer Better Means of Gauging Breast Cancer Risk
    (19-Jun-2007)
    Relying on family history keeps too many women from valuable gene tests, they say

  • Turning an Anti-Tumor Gene Back On Could Fight Cancer
    (15-Jun-2007)
    The next step is to develop drugs that can do so, scientists say

  • Human Genome Yields Up More Secrets
    (13-Jun-2007)
    Genes don't act alone to cause disease and there may be no 'junk' DNA, landmark study finds

  • Drug May Cut Aneurysm Risk for Heart Defect Patients
    (12-Jun-2007)
    Doxycycline prevented rupture in mice engineered to have Marfan syndrome

  • Experts Offer Parents Guidance on Avoiding Congenital Heart Defects
    (07-Jun-2007)
    Folic acid supplements, consultation with doctors important

  • Cancer Drugs Appear to Boost Long-Term Memory
    (06-Jun-2007)
    Mouse study hints at treatments for Alzheimer's, other brain diseases, in humans

  • Researchers ID Genes for Some Common Diseases
    (06-Jun-2007)
    They include arthritis, diabetes, heart disease; finding could revolutionize medicine, expert says

  • Gene Therapy Reverses Erectile Dysfunction in Rats
    (03-Jun-2007)
    If successful in humans, it could be first long-term, non-drug solution to the problem, scientists say

  • Gene Has Strong Ties to Stomach Cancer
    (03-Jun-2007)
    Discovery brings better understanding of one form of the disease

  • Gene Tests May Boost Lung Cancer Care
    (02-Jun-2007)
    They pinpoint the cause of the malignancy, which aids treatment, experts say

  • Gene Therapy Shows Promise Against Chronic Pain
    (01-Jun-2007)
    Cutting edge therapy appears to work in rats, researchers say

  • Drug Combo Overcoming Rare Genetic Disorders
    (30-May-2007)
    84% now survive urea cycle dysfunction, which causes toxic buildup of ammonia

  • Man's Best Friend Joins the Fight Against Cancer
    (28-May-2007)
    New canine tumor tissue bank will help save dog and human lives, experts say

  • Breast Cancer Genetics Takes Big Leap Forward
    (28-May-2007)
    Scientists have found 4 new mutations that may combine to boost risk

  • Virulent Hospital Bug Driven by Hunger
    (24-May-2007)
    Shutting down toxin production in C. difficile could point to new treatments, researchers say

  • Gene Findings Boost Breast Cancer Research
    (24-May-2007)
    Scientists find new DNA driving malignancy, and a host of implicated proteins

  • Drug Shrinks Some Brain Tumors
    (22-May-2007)
    A gene helps determine who'll benefit from temozolomide, study finds

  • Breast Tissue Markers Help Predict Cancer's Course
    (15-May-2007)
    8 genetic clues were found in cells close to the tumor, researchers explain

  • Scientists Find New Clues to Fighting HIV
    (14-May-2007)
    Immune system, genetic discoveries suggest vaccine, treatment strategies

  • Scientists Find Clues to AIDS-Linked Cancer
    (11-May-2007)
    Kaposi's sarcoma relies on key bits of genetic material, experts say

  • Scientists ID Proteins Implicated in Huntington's Disease
    (11-May-2007)
    Finding may spur treatments for fatal nervous system disorder

  • Doctors Should Test for Down Syndrome
    (08-May-2007)
    But association of obstetricians and gynecologists says final choice should rest with the mother

  • MRI Detects Breast Cancer Missed by Mammography in High-Risk Women
    (07-May-2007)
    False-positive rate remains too high for test to be used as general screening tool, however

  • Gene Material Strongly Linked to Heart Disease
    (03-May-2007)
    The same cluster raises diabetes risk, too, and a test is in the works, scientists say

  • Gene Discovery May Improve Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment
    (01-May-2007)
    MicroRNA holds promise, but bedside applications still years away, experts say

  • Genes Could Boost Arthritis Patients' Death Risk
    (27-Apr-2007)
    DNA may pose hazard for people with rheumatoid form of the disease

  • Seizures
    (26-Apr-2007)
    The discovery gives insight into these fever-related attacks

  • Scientists Spot Mechanism Behind Lung Cancer Drug Resistance
    (26-Apr-2007)
    Adding another medication can solve the problem, researchers say

  • Studies Uncover Genes Boosting Type 2 Diabetes Risk
    (26-Apr-2007)
    But it's not an excuse not to eat right and exercise, expert says

  • Genetic Susceptibility Linked to Rare Brain Tumor
    (24-Apr-2007)
    Meningioma findings could impact radiation protection standards

  • Genes May Predict Elderly Blindness Risk
    (24-Apr-2007)
    Two mutations boost the odds for severe macular degeneration, study finds

  • White Matter Defects May Lead to Schizophrenia
    (24-Apr-2007)
    Study suggests a genetic connection that could lead to new therapies

  • Genetic Susceptibility Linked to Rare Brain Tumor
    (24-Apr-2007)
    Meningioma findings could impact radiation protection standards

  • Studies Assess Risk of Developing Primary, Secondary Cancers
    (20-Apr-2007)
    Genetics, lifestyle, environment interact to cause disease, researchers say

  • Antigen-Cloning Technique May Bolster Skin Cancer Vaccine
    (16-Apr-2007)
    Research could find way to stimulate helper T-cells to fight melanoma

  • Early Life Factors May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
    (16-Apr-2007)
    Birth size, smoking, race may all play role in DNA changes that increase odds of disease

  • Early Life Factors May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
    (16-Apr-2007)
    Birth size, smoking, race may all play role in DNA changes that increase odds of disease

  • Gene Transfer Therapy Eases Parkinson's Symptoms
    (16-Apr-2007)
    Movement improved after treatment to stop death of dopamine-producing brain cells, study finds

  • Gene Variant Linked to Obesity, Diabetes
    (12-Apr-2007)
    Finding could lead to new avenues of treatment, researchers say

  • Dinosaur Collagen Points to Chicken Connection
    (12-Apr-2007)
    Analysis of amino acids in T. rex femur shows molecular link to birds

  • Macaque Genome Sequenced
    (12-Apr-2007)
    The feat will provide more understanding of human genetics and primate evolution

  • Gene Studies Offer Insights Into Cancer
    (11-Apr-2007)
    One details disease's spread, the other offers potential for better chemotherapy

  • Gene Studies Offer Insights Into Cancer
    (11-Apr-2007)
    One details disease's spread, the other offers potential for better chemotherapy

  • Study Fails to Confirm Gene Variants as Heart Risk Factors
    (10-Apr-2007)
    New method of measuring association holds promise, researchers say

  • Hispanic Women's Biology May Spur More Aggressive Breast Cancer
    (09-Apr-2007)
    Finding could explain worse prognoses in this group, researchers say

  • Dogged Research Spots Gene Behind Pooches' Size
    (05-Apr-2007)
    Discovery also gives insight into canine, human disease, experts say

  • Genetic Mutation Boosts Memory
    (05-Apr-2007)
    Study with mice could lead to new drugs to treat diseases like Alzheimer's, researchers say

  • Scientists Spot Mutation Linked to Birth Defects
    (04-Apr-2007)
    It's the first genetic link to neural tube defects such as spina bifida

  • Genes May Help Some Quit Smoking
    (02-Apr-2007)
    Certain DNA is linked to better results, study finds

  • Common Gene Defect Raises Stroke Risk
    (28-Mar-2007)
    One in four northern Europeans carries the variant, researchers say

  • Dinosaurs' Demise Didn't Trigger Mammals' Rise
    (28-Mar-2007)
    Instead, mammals flourished during later period of global warming, study finds

  • Genetically Modified Foods: Boon or Boondoggle?
    (23-Mar-2007)
    U.S. regulators say they're safe, but critics aren't convinced

  • Study Offers Hope Against Leading Cause of Blindness
    (23-Mar-2007)
    In mice, gene therapy showed promise in fighting retinitis pigmentosa

  • Study Offers Hope Against Leading Cause of Blindness
    (23-Mar-2007)
    In mice, gene therapy showed promise in fighting retinitis pigmentosa

  • Saliva Tests Making Their Way to Routine Care
    (22-Mar-2007)
    Screens are already in the works for cancer, other illnesses, experts say

  • Gene Insights Could Boost Blood Supply
    (22-Mar-2007)
    Extending the life span of platelets may stretch product storage time, experts say

  • Gene Identified That May Fight Colon Cancer
    (21-Mar-2007)
    Findings in mice could lead to new targeted tumor treatments, study suggests

  • Scientists Pinpoint Gene Behind Autoimmune Diseases
    (21-Mar-2007)
    'Hot signal' on chromosome 17 could be target for therapies against lupus, other disorders

  • Gene Identified That May Fight Colon Cancer
    (21-Mar-2007)
    Findings in mice could lead to new targeted tumor treatments, study suggests

  • Circadian Rhythm Linked to Bipolar Disorder
    (20-Mar-2007)
    Research with mice offers first insight into possible connection

  • Researchers Seek More Women for 'Sister Study' of Breast Cancer
    (18-Mar-2007)
    They're recruiting healthy sisters of breast cancer patients to better understand the disease

  • Genes Can Predict Hip Replacement Success
    (15-Mar-2007)
    Finding may lead to new treatments and better artificial hips, experts say

  • Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Pancreatic Cancer
    (12-Mar-2007)
    Specific sequence of DNA improves survival by 50%, researchers say

  • Heart Disease Lower in Children of Parents Who Live to 85
    (12-Mar-2007)
    But genes are no substitute for a healthy lifestyle, one expert says

  • 'Angry Gene' Could Help Spur Hostility
    (09-Mar-2007)
    Women with this DNA more likely to feel, express anger, study finds

  • Cancer-Fighting Gene Guards Against Sun Damage
    (08-Mar-2007)
    Gene jumpstarts tanning process, which protects against skin cancer

  • Resistance to Hormone Leptin Called Key to Obesity
    (07-Mar-2007)
    Study with mice could pave way to new drug therapies, researchers say

  • Blood Test Could Spot Panic Disorder
    (07-Mar-2007)
    The condition triggers specific genetic changes in white blood cells

  • Cancer Genome Scientists Discover 100 More Mutated Genes
    (07-Mar-2007)
    Major study offers clues to a cure

  • Gene Helps Guide Embryonic Heart Formation
    (01-Mar-2007)
    Discovery could advance cardiac stem cell research, scientists say

  • One Family's Gene Defect May Help Explain Heart Disease
    (01-Mar-2007)
    Finding supports the notion of a 'metabolic syndrome,' scientists say

  • Scientists Map Genome of Bacteria Infecting U.S. Troops in Iraq
    (28-Feb-2007)
    Findings may also aid in prevention of hospital-borne strains at home, researchers says

  • Gene Variant Keeps Blood Triglyceride Levels Low
    (26-Feb-2007)
    And it's much more common in whites than blacks, research shows

  • Genetic Link to Suicidal Tendencies Nailed Down
    (23-Feb-2007)
    A third study replicates finding that chromosome 2 region plays a vital role

  • DNA May Predict Benefit of Lung Cancer Treatment
    (21-Feb-2007)
    Two-gene test could help some patients avoid unnecessary chemotherapy, researchers say

  • Brain Gene Mutation Linked to Schizophrenia
    (20-Feb-2007)
    Findings point to targets for new treatments for the disease

  • Brain Gene Mutation Linked to Schizophrenia
    (20-Feb-2007)
    Findings point to targets for new treatments for the disease

  • Major Gene Study Points to Causes of Autism
    (19-Feb-2007)
    Two DNA findings, especially, may be promising targets for research

  • Sick Hearts Switch on a Fetal Gene
    (19-Feb-2007)
    Spotting the gene's enzyme may lead to new heart failure treatment, team says

  • Major Gene Study Points to Causes of Autism
    (19-Feb-2007)
    Two DNA findings, especially, may be promising targets for research

  • Repetitive Hand Use Not the Culprit in Carpal Tunnel
    (16-Feb-2007)
    Genetics, not tasks like typing, to blame for the painful syndrome, study finds

  • Decades-Long Study to Probe a Range of Diseases
    (15-Feb-2007)
    Kaiser Permanente research will examine the interplay between genetics and environment

  • Gene Research Gives Clues to Childhood Brain Tumors
    (14-Feb-2007)
    Cancer cells retain DNA pointing to their origins, scientists say

  • Gene Discovery Boosts Brain Cancer Research
    (14-Feb-2007)
    The gene and its protein might lead to targeted therapies, experts say

  • Study Sheds Light on Genetics of Colorectal Cancer
    (14-Feb-2007)
    Mutation can be passed from mother to child, researchers report

  • Scientists Clone Mice From Hair Follicle Stem Cell
    (12-Feb-2007)
    The cells might someday be as useful as embryonic stem cells, experts say

  • Gene Variant Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer
    (12-Feb-2007)
    The effect is small -- 10 percent -- but noteworthy, scientists say

  • Inherited Aneurysm Gene Erupts Earlier in Next Generation: Study
    (08-Feb-2007)
    Blood vessel defect shows up about 15 years sooner in succeeding family members

  • Inherited Aneurysm Gene Erupts Earlier in Next Generation: Study
    (08-Feb-2007)
    Blood vessel defect shows up about 15 years sooner in succeeding family members

  • More Than Half-Million U.S. Children Autistic: CDC
    (08-Feb-2007)
    Early diagnosis and intervention is key to improvement, one expert says

  • Marital Conflict Not a Major Culprit in Child's Behavior: Study
    (07-Feb-2007)
    But genes passed on by quarreling parents may increase risk of disruptive conduct

  • FDA Approves Gene-Based Breast Cancer Test
    (06-Feb-2007)
    But questions remain about the exam's accuracy

  • Gene Variant May Predict Heart Disease, Stroke
    (02-Feb-2007)
    Early signs of trouble seen in gene carriers

  • Experimental Prenatal Test Helps Spot Birth Defects
    (02-Feb-2007)
    It's noninvasive, but don't expect to see it on the market soon

  • Scientists Get Closer to Depression's DNA
    (01-Feb-2007)
    Two gene studies could help bring new treatments, experts say

  • Tweaking a Gene Could Rebuild Bone
    (31-Jan-2007)
    Mouse study shows an increase in bone density

  • Scientists Develop Gene-Activating Technique
    (29-Jan-2007)
    Using a 'chemical cousin' to DNA, method controls on-off switch that could treat diseases

  • Scientists Develop Gene-Activating Technique
    (29-Jan-2007)
    Using a 'chemical cousin' to DNA, method controls on-off switch that could treat diseases

  • Birth Defects Cost U.S. Billions
    (26-Jan-2007)
    Some problems are preventable, others need more research, experts say

  • Restarting Tumor-Suppressor Gene May Fight Cancer
    (24-Jan-2007)
    Studies offer important new insights into slowing the disease

  • Sputum Test Could Spot Early Lung Cancer
    (23-Jan-2007)
    Study found gene-based screen to be 76% accurate

  • Scientists Spot Key Autoimmune Disease Genes
    (22-Jan-2007)
    Discovery could unlock secrets to lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, even cancer, experts say

  • Heart Rhythm Gene Linked to Sudden Infant Deaths
    (19-Jan-2007)
    Fatal arrhythmia study suggests screening may identify babies at risk

  • Human Gene a Natural Virus Fighter
    (19-Jan-2007)
    ISG15 helps fend off flu, herpes, research suggests

  • Many Genetic-Based Cancer Studies Flawed
    (18-Jan-2007)
    The result: Treatments may be ineffective or even harmful, study contends

  • Genes May Spur Some Childhood Obesity
    (17-Jan-2007)
    Mutations change activity of 'fat hormone' leptin, researchers say

  • Genetic 'Signature' Predicts Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (17-Jan-2007)
    Technique also works for prostate, lung and brain cancer, study says

  • Combo Therapy Offers Hope for Krabbe's Disease
    (15-Jan-2007)
    Mouse study showed life spans greatly extended in surprise finding

  • New Gene Linked to Alzheimer's
    (15-Jan-2007)
    It could contribute to late-onset disease, the most common form of the condition

  • Inflammatory Genes Linked to Salt-Sensitive Hypertension
    (12-Jan-2007)
    If sodium handling goes awry, study says blood pressure spike persists long after it should

  • Telomere Length May Predict Heart Disease Risk
    (12-Jan-2007)
    The tip of chromosomes might be useful diagnostic tool for men, study suggests

  • Gene Makes for Early Risers
    (11-Jan-2007)
    Finding could lead to treatments for people who struggle with shift work, jet lag, study suggests

  • Researchers Unlock Secrets of Anti-Cancer Gene
    (11-Jan-2007)
    Discovery may hold key to future treatments, researchers say

  • Scientists Decipher Genome for 'Nasty' STD
    (11-Jan-2007)
    Trichomonas vaginalis associated with pelvic disease, risk of HIV infection in women

  • Gene Posing Risk for Alzheimer's Doesn't Affect Mental Aging
    (10-Jan-2007)
    Carriers and non-carriers of APOE4 tested normally between ages 20 and 64, study finds

  • Lifestyle, Genes Join to Boost Risk for Blindness in Elderly
    (09-Jan-2007)
    Smoking, obesity among modifiable factors linked to age-related macular degeneration

  • Genetic Alterations Found in Head and Neck Cancers
    (09-Jan-2007)
    Changes occur even in tissue surrounding the tumor, study reports

  • Genetically Altered Cells Show Promise for Burn Patients
    (09-Jan-2007)
    Cultured skin graft therapy may prove to be alternative infection-control method, study says

  • Environment May Help Cause Narcolepsy
    (04-Jan-2007)
    Some people may be more vulnerable to specific triggers, study suggests

  • Impulsive Behavior Linked to Risk of Alcoholism
    (04-Jan-2007)
    Finding could lead to new approaches to help those with drinking problem, researchers say

  • Gene May Help Trigger Children's Kidney Cancer
    (04-Jan-2007)
    Discovery of Wilms' tumor mutation has implications for cancer research generally, experts add

  • Genes Affect Response to Heart Failure Drugs
    (03-Jan-2007)
    Scientists saw a wide variety of response to beta blockers

  • Gene Cluster May Predict Lung Cancer Outcome
    (03-Jan-2007)
    Five genes forecast better survival in a Taiwan study

  • Down Syndrome Screening Recommended for All Expectant Moms
    (02-Jan-2007)
    New guidelines say pregnant women of all ages should get less invasive screen

  • Gene-Altered Mouse a Boon to Rheumatoid Arthritis Research
    (29-Dec-2006)
    Animal model closely mirrors disease progression in humans, experts say

  • FDA Calls Food From Cloned Animals Safe
    (28-Dec-2006)
    Critics disagree; public has 90 days to comment

  • Research Uncovers New Clues to Cancer
    (28-Dec-2006)
    One mechanism helps spur, and slow, malignancy

  • Gene Found for Form of Brittle Bone Disease
    (27-Dec-2006)
    Findings could lead to test for couples evaluating risk of having more children

  • Scientists ID Genes That Lose Expression in Solid Tumors
    (26-Dec-2006)
    Discovery could form the basis for a new, early detection screen, study says

  • Women More Likely to Inherit Risk of Stroke
    (22-Dec-2006)
    A 40 percent greater link if one close relative suffered a stroke, study finds

  • Evidence Shows Fibromyalgia Pain Is Real: Experts
    (18-Dec-2006)
    And yet many patients still face skepticism from doctors

  • Study Reveals How Common Painkillers Fight Cancer
    (15-Dec-2006)
    NSAIDs like aspirin and ibuprofen boost a tumor-killing molecule

  • Gene Triggers Toxoplasmosis Dangers
    (14-Dec-2006)
    Mutant DNA makes the cat-borne bug so hazardous, study finds

  • Rare Gene Brings Life Without Pain
    (13-Dec-2006)
    The discovery could lead to new pain medications, experts say

  • A Year of Major Advances in Cancer Cited
    (09-Dec-2006)
    But government funding cuts threaten continued research progress, oncologists report

  • Study Identifies Key Gene in Nicotine's Reward Effect
    (06-Dec-2006)
    Changes in dopamine system signaling result in long-lasting effects on brain

  • Genes Can Impact Depression Treatment
    (06-Dec-2006)
    Patients with specific DNA were 40 percent more likely to respond, study found

  • Study Unearths Clues on How Body Absorbs Folate
    (01-Dec-2006)
    Findings may yield test for infants, adults to prevent neurological problems

  • Abortion Pill May Help Prevent Breast Cancer
    (30-Nov-2006)
    Mouse study shows that RU486, or compounds like it, might have promise

  • Wild Wheat Gene Raises Domestic Grain's Goodness
    (24-Nov-2006)
    Inserting a bit of DNA boosts iron, protein and zinc levels, scientists say

  • Cellular Changes Could Spur Heart Failure Death
    (22-Nov-2006)
    Genetics could alter the cells' sodium channel function, study finds

  • Multi-Copy DNA More Common Than Thought
    (22-Nov-2006)
    Variance in the number of gene copies could hold clues to disease, experts say

  • Parkinson's Gene Reveals Its Secrets
    (22-Nov-2006)
    The mutation produces malfunctioning proteins that disrupt brain-cell networks, study finds

  • Living to Be 100 May Depend on Mom
    (20-Nov-2006)
    The younger your mother, the better your odds of extreme longevity, study finds

  • Gene Tweak Makes Cottonseed Edible
    (20-Nov-2006)
    Removing a toxin could turn it into high-protein food source, scientists say

  • Neanderthal DNA Shows No Interbreeding With Humans
    (15-Nov-2006)
    The two groups do share 99.5 percent of their genes, however

  • Smoking While Pregnant Boosts Baby's Heart Defect Risk
    (14-Nov-2006)
    Secondhand smoke raised the odds, too, study found

  • You May Be What Your Grandmother Eats
    (14-Nov-2006)
    Woman's diet during pregnancy could affect grandchildren's genes, mouse study suggests

  • Family History Strong Predictor of Breast Cancer Risk
    (09-Nov-2006)
    Odds remain high even if women do not carry cancer-linked genes, study finds

  • Baldness Gene Identified in Russian Families
    (09-Nov-2006)
    Finding could lead to treatment for more common form of hair loss, study suggests

  • Gene Therapy Shows Promise Against HIV
    (07-Nov-2006)
    Early clinical trial suggests it can help infected patients

  • Gene May Help Spur Breast Cancer's Spread
    (03-Nov-2006)
    Discovery could lead to new, targeted treatments, experts say

  • Flu's Misery May Lie in the Genes
    (03-Nov-2006)
    Certain DNA could spur worse symptoms, mouse study shows

  • Faulty Gene Doubles Risk of Prostate Cancer
    (02-Nov-2006)
    Missing sections of CHEK2 material fail to alert body to DNA damage, study finds

  • Mutation the Secret to Cancer-Resistant Mice' Success
    (31-Oct-2006)
    White blood cells interpret tumor's defenses as a signal to attack, new research shows

  • Gene Screen Links Cancer Treatment to Tumor Type
    (26-Oct-2006)
    And better-targeted treatments mean better survival, researchers say

  • Genes May Help Some People Bear Pain
    (26-Oct-2006)
    DNA boosts their tolerance, research shows

  • Gene Could Point to Crohn's, Colitis Treatments
    (26-Oct-2006)
    Variant helps protect people from the bowel disorders, experts say

  • Honey Bee Genome Sequenced
    (25-Oct-2006)
    Finding may offer insight into bee behavior, even allergic disease

  • Black Women's Genes May Spur Deadlier Breast Cancer
    (24-Oct-2006)
    Race played role in outcome, despite treatment used, study found

  • Stereotypes Can Keep Women's Math Scores Low
    (19-Oct-2006)
    In study, females performed poorly when 'male math gene' theory was touted

  • Studies Link Gene Variant to Macular Degeneration
    (19-Oct-2006)
    But some experts say the research is inconclusive

  • Genes May Pass Down Smiles, Frowns
    (17-Oct-2006)
    Facial expressions stay similar within families, even for blind, research shows

  • Gene Mutation Linked to Risk of Autism
    (16-Oct-2006)
    Study finds it more than doubled incidence of the disorder

  • Lung Cancer Can Run in the Family
    (12-Oct-2006)
    Having a close relative with the disease almost doubles the odds, study finds

  • U.S.-Japanese Team Finds Smallest Cellular Genome
    (12-Oct-2006)
    'Not by a bit but by a long way,' one researcher says

  • Protein May Help Targeting for Anti-Tumor Drugs
    (12-Oct-2006)
    Works as 'quality control inspector' in duplication of genetic code that can lead to cancer

  • Genes May Dictate Response to Stress
    (10-Oct-2006)
    One gene type fosters depression while another boosts resilience, scientists say

  • Gene Key to Taste Bud Development in Embryos
    (09-Oct-2006)
    Mouse study shows SOX2 stimulates stem cells on tongue in process likely occuring in humans

  • New Breast Cancer Gene Found
    (09-Oct-2006)
    But BRIP1 accounts for only a fraction of familial cases, researchers say

  • Research Sheds Light on Rare Genetic Disorder
    (05-Oct-2006)
    Williams-Beuren syndrome causes mental, cardiac impairment

  • Research Spots 5 Potential Breast Cancer Genes
    (04-Oct-2006)
    Pooling data from more than 20 studies helped yield results, scientists say

  • Heart Screening Prevents Sudden Deaths in Athletes
    (03-Oct-2006)
    Italian program cut cardiac deaths by nearly 90 percent

  • Patient's Genes May Guide Antidepressant Use
    (03-Oct-2006)
    New study highlights DNA's importance to drug response

  • Antibiotic Inhibits Important Tumor Gene
    (02-Oct-2006)
    Siomycin causes malignant cells to self-destruct, study finds

  • Mom-to-Daughter Gene May Help Spur Schizophrenia
    (29-Sep-2006)
    It's not clear whether the same dynamic works in boys, researchers say

  • Research Yields Family Clues to Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (29-Sep-2006)
    Women with affected brothers may have more severe disease, researchers find

  • Low Birth Weight Ups Risk of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    (28-Sep-2006)
    But the connection between the two remains unclear, experts say

  • Medical Research Gets High-Powered 'Search Engine'
    (28-Sep-2006)
    'Connectivity Map' quickly links diseases with candidate drugs

  • Genes Play Role in Hair-Pulling Disorder
    (27-Sep-2006)
    Specific mutations may encourage trichotillomania, researchers say

  • Fingers May Point to Sports Prowess
    (27-Sep-2006)
    Women whose ring finger was longer than their index finger excelled as athletes

  • Appetite Hormone May Combat Type 2 Diabetes
    (27-Sep-2006)
    Mouse study finds leptin keeps body from overproducing insulin

  • New Tools to Predict Genetic Risk for Colorectal Cancer
    (26-Sep-2006)
    The target is Lynch syndrome, the most common hereditary form of the disease

  • Protein Linked to Lung Development Identified
    (22-Sep-2006)
    Finding might lead to new treatments for premature infants in respiratory distress

  • Stem-Cell Trial for Neurodegenerative Pediatric Disease to Get Under Way
    (22-Sep-2006)
    The goal is a treatment for Batten disease, a rare and fatal disorder

  • Protein Test Spots Risk for Breast, Ovarian Cancer
    (15-Sep-2006)
    FANCD2 illuminates a new kind of genetic danger, experts explain

  • Gene Test May Help Treat Rare Gastric Cancer
    (14-Sep-2006)
    Doctors can use the screen to choose best chemotherapy, study shows

  • Biomarkers May Be Key to Cancer Detection
    (13-Sep-2006)
    But it's not yet clear which tests will be most useful, one expert says

  • Scientists Map Genetic Codes for Breast, Colon Cancers
    (07-Sep-2006)
    Step lays groundwork for better, targeted treatments, experts say

  • Dense Breasts Raise Cancer Risk
    (06-Sep-2006)
    Two studies found it was as important a predictor as age

  • Protein Predicts Lung Cancer's Response to Treatment
    (06-Sep-2006)
    Screening for ECCR1 spots those who'll benefit from cisplatin

  • Cell-Regulating Gene Boosts Breast Cancer Survival
    (06-Sep-2006)
    Up to 50% of patients overexpress the cyclin D1 variant, researchers say

  • Gene Test May Improve Breast Cancer Treatment
    (06-Sep-2006)
    70-gene 'signature' gives more accurate prognosis, study finds

  • Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children
    (05-Sep-2006)
    But experts disagree on whether age-related genetic alteration is cause

  • Common Prenatal Tests Carry Low Miscarriage Risk
    (31-Aug-2006)
    Amniocentesis, CVS sampling data useful for patient counseling, study says

  • Cancer Researchers Announce Gene Therapy Success
    (31-Aug-2006)
    For the first time, tweaking DNA leads to sustained tumor regression

  • Cancer Researchers Announce Gene Therapy Success
    (31-Aug-2006)
    For the first time, tweaking DNA leads to sustained tumor regression

  • Gene Holds Clues to Heart Disease
    (30-Aug-2006)
    Variants of GATA2 could help explain familial risk, study shows

  • Bioengineering Could Replace Pacemakers
    (29-Aug-2006)
    The technique restored healthy heart rhythm in pigs, researchers say

  • Age-Linked Vision Loss May Depend on Genes
    (28-Aug-2006)
    DNA can pinpoint those at highest risk, scientists say

  • Study Reveals Smoking's Link to Breast Cancer
    (25-Aug-2006)
    Carcinogens weaken cells' ability to repair DNA, researchers say

  • Genes Linked to 2 Health Problems in Blacks
    (24-Aug-2006)
    Findings could lead to new screening for preterm birth, prostate cancer, studies say

  • Prostate Cancer Trial to Focus on Genetics
    (23-Aug-2006)
    L.A.-based study currently seeking patients and their partners

  • New, Deadly Relative of Marfan's Syndrome Discovered
    (23-Aug-2006)
    Causes weakness of blood vessels throughout the body, researchers say

  • Inherited Metabolic Disorder More Common Than Thought
    (22-Aug-2006)
    But it's not clear whether newborns need routine screening for SCADD

  • Genes Predict Liver Cancer's Spread
    (21-Aug-2006)
    Discovery could help guide treatment, researchers say

  • Geneticists Make Progress Against Ovarian Cancer
    (21-Aug-2006)
    They've developed a model that spots genes driving the disease

  • Needle Biopsy Gives Insight Into Breast Cancer Genetics
    (18-Aug-2006)
    This information can help guide treatment, researchers say

  • Gene Silencer Helps Shut Down Ovarian Cancer
    (18-Aug-2006)
    Mouse study shows promise for the new technique

  • Researchers Probe Mechanisms of Infection
    (11-Aug-2006)
    Study sheds light on link between inflammation and disease

  • Some Dogs Carry 'Contagious' Cancer
    (10-Aug-2006)
    Medical anomaly poses no threat to humans, experts say

  • First-Ever RNA Drug Targets Prostate Cancer
    (09-Aug-2006)
    The gene-based therapy hits only malignant cells, researchers say

  • Gene Test Predicts Lung Cancer Outcome
    (09-Aug-2006)
    Revolutionary new screen helps doctors decide whether patients need chemotherapy

  • Scientists Identify SARS' 'Secret Weapon'
    (08-Aug-2006)
    Viral protein sabotages the immune defenses of infected cells

  • Gene-Modified Goat's Milk Fights Deadly Diarrhea
    (08-Aug-2006)
    The advance could protect children in the developing world, researchers say

  • Gene to Blame for Some Parkinson's Cases
    (08-Aug-2006)
    Targeting a protein produced by the gene might treat the disease, experts say

  • Scientists Recreate an Ancient Gene
    (07-Aug-2006)
    They reverse the evolutionary process to see how life is engineered

  • Scientists Recreate an Ancient Gene
    (07-Aug-2006)
    They reverse the evolutionary process to see how life is engineered

  • Gene Variants Found to Raise Stroke Risk in Younger Women
    (04-Aug-2006)
    Finding could lead to test to spot variants in high-risk women

  • Women Smokers at Greater Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (04-Aug-2006)
    Study finds lighting up doubles odds among those without genetic risk

  • Genetic Findings Shed Light on OCD
    (03-Aug-2006)
    Protein regulating glutamate flow may explain why anxiety disorder runs in families

  • Bone Marrow Lesions May Be Hereditary
    (03-Aug-2006)
    Genetics play key role in severity and occurrence of this painful condition, study finds

  • Oral Medications Can Replace Insulin for Many With Rare Neonatal Diabetes
    (02-Aug-2006)
    Presence of genetic mutations signals the ability to switch treatments

  • Variation to Gene May Triple Breast-Cancer Risk
    (31-Jul-2006)
    CHEK2 mutation could serve as diagnostic warning sign, study suggests

  • New Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Hereditary Heart Conditions
    (31-Jul-2006)
    In animal study, single injection into a vein hints of long-lasting treatment for humans

  • Gene Could Sway Response to Anti-Alcoholism Drug
    (24-Jul-2006)
    Finding helps explain why some benefit more than others from naltrexone

  • Gene Shows Close Ties to Arthritis
    (24-Jul-2006)
    Mice lacking 'matrilin-3' suffered degeneration of cartilage, researchers say

  • Dads More Likely Than Moms to Pass on MS
    (24-Jul-2006)
    Men may carry a higher 'genetic load' linked to the disease, researchers say

  • Elaprase Approved for Rare Genetic Disorder
    (24-Jul-2006)
    Hunter syndrome patients have trouble breaking down complex sugars

  • Gene May be Key to Age-Linked Vision Loss
    (18-Jul-2006)
    Carriers have 11-fold higher risk of macular degeneration, study found

  • Single Gene Flaw Can Cause 'Face Blindness'
    (14-Jul-2006)
    The condition involves an inability to distinguish unfamiliar faces

  • Twins Study Spots Three Rheumatoid Arthritis Genes
    (12-Jul-2006)
    Finding gives new clues to cause of the painful disease

  • Heart Failure in Parents a Risk Factor for Children
    (12-Jul-2006)
    Study finds 70 percent increased odds for the dangerous condition

  • Drug Abuse Could Be in the Genes
    (11-Jul-2006)
    Twins study suggests vulnerability is there regardless of culture

  • Studies Highlight Strategies to Reduce Ovarian, Breast Cancer Risk
    (11-Jul-2006)
    Removal of ovaries, weight loss benefits women susceptible to the diseases

  • Gender May Guide Gene Expression
    (07-Jul-2006)
    The finding could explain male-female differences in disease risk

  • Women, Men May Start Smoking for Different Reasons
    (30-Jun-2006)
    But genetics is probably to blame for difficulties in quitting, study shows

  • Genetic Screening Model Identifies Colon Cancer Risk
    (28-Jun-2006)
    It can also guide treatment for those already diagnosed with the disease, study says

  • Thrill-Seekers at Higher Alcoholism Risk
    (27-Jun-2006)
    And cautious types may be protected against drinking problems, study finds

  • Chest X-Rays May Boost Breast Cancer Risk for Some
    (26-Jun-2006)
    Women with BRCA1/2 gene mutations at risk particularly if they had X-rays when young

  • Homosexuality Again Linked to Biological Factors
    (26-Jun-2006)
    'Fraternal birth order' predicted men's sexual orientation, research shows.

  • Mutant Gene May Help Cause Abnormal Heartbeat
    (21-Jun-2006)
    The finding could explain many cases of atrial fibrillation

  • Vasectomy Reversals May Raise Birth Defect Risk
    (21-Jun-2006)
    Early study shows more chromosomal abnormalities in sperm after these procedures

  • Study Shows Impact of Parkinson's Gene
    (14-Jun-2006)
    Even a single mutated copy can speed symptoms

  • Geography Key to Hodgkin's Disease Outcomes
    (12-Jun-2006)
    European patients fare worse than those in U.S., study finds

  • Genetic Quality of Sperm Deteriorates as Men Age
    (06-Jun-2006)
    Defects heighten risks of disorders such as schizophrenia and dwarfism, study suggests

  • Health Tip: Iron Buildup Can Damage Organs
    (30-May-2006)
    Symptoms of hemochromatosis include fatigue and joint pain

  • Genetic Info May Pass Without DNA
    (24-May-2006)
    Dad's RNA can deliver instructions even when original gene is gone, study suggests

  • Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Mice
    (23-May-2006)
    Scientists have overcome major hurdle, but treatments could still be decades away

  • MRI Helps Spot Breast Cancer in High-Risk Women
    (23-May-2006)
    The expensive tool is cost-effective for women carrying specific genes, study finds

  • Heart Genes Could Help Explain SIDS
    (19-May-2006)
    Defective DNA common in autopsied cardiac tissue, researchers say

  • 'Micro-Bubbles' Boost Diabetes Gene Therapy Research
    (18-May-2006)
    They can sneak therapeutic DNA into the pancreas, experts explain

  • Scientists Map Genes on Chromosome 1
    (17-May-2006)
    It's the biggest chromosome humans have, and source of many disease-linked mutations

  • Hunt for ALS Genes Begins
    (16-May-2006)
    Scientists seek mutations behind the major form of the neurological disease

  • Genes May Be Key to Hearing Loss
    (16-May-2006)
    A group on chromosome 3 may influence ear trouble in young and old, study finds

  • Genes' Role in Cancer May Be Overestimated
    (11-May-2006)
    Environment much more likely to be the major trigger, experts say

  • Radiation Therapy Helps Younger Men With Prostate Cancer
    (08-May-2006)
    It benefits them just as much as older men, early study shows

  • Gene Screens Promise Nutrition Insights
    (07-May-2006)
    The pricey tests are becoming popular, but some question their value

  • Gene Could Play Key Role in Autism
    (04-May-2006)
    Mice without the PTEN gene exhibited autistic behaviors, study found

  • Gene Linked to Parkinson's Cripples Mitochondria
    (03-May-2006)
    Fruit fly experiments may lead to new treatments, researchers claim

  • Lead Exposure Tied to ADHD Symptoms
    (01-May-2006)
    Significant effect seen in children with particular gene types, study reports

  • Cancer Gene Also Involved in Hair Loss
    (01-May-2006)
    Finding might lead to genetic therapy for baldness, study suggests

  • Cancer Gene Also Involved in Hair Loss
    (01-May-2006)
    Finding might lead to genetic therapy for baldness, study suggests

  • Stem Cells Might Treat Genetic Kidney Disease
    (28-Apr-2006)
    Therapy reverses Alport syndrome in mice, researchers report

  • Moms Most Likely to Pass Heart Disease on to Kids
    (28-Apr-2006)
    People whose mothers got the illness early should get checked, researchers say

  • Gene May Help Spur Deadly Brain Aneurysms
    (27-Apr-2006)
    One variant was 14 times more common in people with weakened brain vessels

  • Genes May Tie Smoking, Drinking
    (24-Apr-2006)
    Alcohol and nicotine hit similar genetic targets in brain, study finds

  • Gene Protects Against Diabetes, Heart Disease
    (21-Apr-2006)
    Variant found in 1 in 20 people lowers blood fats, study finds

  • Genetics May Drive Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    (20-Apr-2006)
    Could affect body's ability to endure stresses such as injury, infection, researchers say

  • Mouse Genes Give Clues to Human Alcohol Abuse
    (17-Apr-2006)
    Collaboration is looking for pathways that encourage alcoholism

  • Nearly All Paternity Tests Back Dad's Biological Claim
    (17-Apr-2006)
    Even those who doubt status are wrong 70% of time, study shows

  • Genetic Variant Increases Risk of Obesity
    (13-Apr-2006)
    The trait is found in 10 percent of people, study says

  • Sisters Study Seeks Breast Cancer Answers
    (09-Apr-2006)
    U.S. researchers will look at potential genetic, environmental causes

  • Ethnicity Plays Role in Obstetric Risks
    (07-Apr-2006)
    It could affect odds for underweight newborn, U.S. study suggests

  • Antihypertensive Drug Could Treat Inherited Heart Disorder
    (06-Apr-2006)
    Mouse study suggests patients with Marfan syndrome may have a new option

  • Genes Play Role in Nonsmoker's Lung Cancer
    (04-Apr-2006)
    Family members also at risk when a never-smoker gets the disease, study finds

  • New Infant Screen Detects Metabolic Disease
    (28-Mar-2006)
    Blood-based method catches rare but sometimes deadly disorders

  • Scientists Produce Heart-Healthy Pigs
    (27-Mar-2006)
    Genetically engineered pork could eventually reach supermarket shelves

  • Scientists Spot Psoriasis Gene
    (22-Mar-2006)
    Finding might lead to treatments for the troubling skin condition

  • 'X' Factor Boosts Women's Health, Longevity
    (21-Mar-2006)
    Two X chromosomes put females at an advantage, expert says

  • Genetic Tests for Cancer Not Perfect
    (21-Mar-2006)
    They missed 12% of mutations among breast-cancer patients, study finds

  • Gene, Smoking Combo Boosts Risk of Elderly Vision Loss
    (20-Mar-2006)
    Specific mutation raises chances of age-related macular degeneration

  • Fungus Finding Furthers Sensory Research
    (17-Mar-2006)
    A key gene could say a lot about how organisms sense, respond to their environment

  • Whites Have Higher Blood Levels of Cancer-Linked PFCs
    (16-Mar-2006)
    The industrial chemicals are found in insecticides, non-stick coatings

  • Bioterror Agent Sarin Causes Long-Term Genetic Damage
    (16-Mar-2006)
    Findings may explain why the chemical's effects last so long

  • Genes May Help Guide Lung Cancer Care
    (15-Mar-2006)
    RNA profile could spot patients in need of aggressive treatment, researchers say

  • Disgraced Korean Researcher's Cloned Dog Is Real
    (08-Mar-2006)
    Experts confirm what may be Dr. Hwang Woo-Suk's sole achievement

  • Anorexia Might Have Genetic Link
    (07-Mar-2006)
    Anxious or depressed children could be at risk for the eating disorder, researchers say

  • Genes May Dictate Caffeine's Dangers
    (07-Mar-2006)
    One form of DNA might increase heart attack risk, study finds

  • Genes May Hold Key to Elderly Vision Loss
    (06-Mar-2006)
    Scientists spot DNA behind age-related macular degeneration

  • Community-Acquired Staph Infections Pose Growing Threat
    (06-Mar-2006)
    Many Americans carry the germ that is becoming resistant to antibiotics

  • Gene May Explain Bulimia-OCD Link
    (03-Mar-2006)
    Obsessive-compulsive disorders and eating disorders tend to appear together, researchers note

  • Scientists Decode Genes for Drug-Resistant Staph
    (28-Feb-2006)
    Findings might lead to new antibiotics against this growing threat

  • Gene Mutation Might Help Spur Mental Retardation
    (27-Feb-2006)
    The variant might also play role in a movement disorder, researchers say

  • Gene Test Could Spot Athletes' Cardiac Risk
    (24-Feb-2006)
    A cluster of mutations may predict a dangerous arrhythmia, researchers say

  • Protein Interactions Offer Up Clues to Disease
    (24-Feb-2006)
    Scientists reach beyond the genome to the 'interactome'

  • Health Tip: Rare Condition Predisposes People to Cancer
    (23-Feb-2006)
    Risk of colorectal cancer as high as 80 percent

  • Computer Program Should Speed Gene Research
    (22-Feb-2006)
    'GeneDesign' software will help create artificial DNA

  • Moms' Genetics Might Help Produce Gay Sons
    (21-Feb-2006)
    Women with multiple gay sons make a key chromosomal choice, study suggests

  • Gene Mutations May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
    (20-Feb-2006)
    Women with variants of LEP or LEPR genes face higher risks, study suggests

  • Gene May Explain Men's Raised Risk for Parkinson's
    (20-Feb-2006)
    Surprise discovery shows that gender-linked gene affects brain chemical, too

  • Blood Test Could Speed Bioterror Care
    (17-Feb-2006)
    Agent-specific gene patterns arise soon after exposure, scientists say

  • Younger Women With Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk Tumor in Other Breast
    (15-Feb-2006)
    The chance could be six times higher than normal, study suggests

  • Mouse Model of Schizophrenia Should Spur Research
    (15-Feb-2006)
    It's a valuable tool that could shed light on the disease's origins, researchers say

  • Genes Dictate Response to Lupus Drugs
    (13-Feb-2006)
    Key mutations boost effectiveness of medicines that also fight malaria, study finds

  • Researchers Uncover 4 Different Genetic Bird-Flu Strains
    (06-Feb-2006)
    Finding highlights need to improve vaccine-delivery system, experts say

  • Tumor-Suppressor Gene Helps Prevent Head and Neck Cancer
    (03-Feb-2006)
    The finding could point the way to new treatments, researchers say

  • Fatty Acid May Spur Prostate Cancer Growth
    (02-Feb-2006)
    Balancing omega-6 fatty acids with omega-3s is the prudent course, study suggests

  • Gene Variant Raises SIDS Risk for Black American Infants
    (02-Feb-2006)
    Babies with two copies of the gene are 24 times more likely to die from SIDS, researchers say

  • Mouse Study Yields Hope Against Rett Syndrome
    (01-Feb-2006)
    The rare, disabling neurological disorder predominantly affects girls

  • Gene Explains Asians' Resistance to Angina Drug
    (27-Jan-2006)
    Switched-off DNA may explain why many don't get relief from nitroglycerin

  • Scientists Unlock Genetic Information on Bird Flu
    (26-Jan-2006)
    Data could lead to insights on ways to prevent, treat human infections

  • Genetic Mutation Plays Part in Some Parkinson's Cases
    (25-Jan-2006)
    Major cause of movement disorder among Eastern European Jews, study finds

  • Study Points to Human-Chimp Link
    (24-Jan-2006)
    Research also finds human evolution slower than apes

  • Lincoln's Descendants Help Make Gene Breakthrough
    (23-Jan-2006)
    Research uncovers a mutation linked to rare movement disorder

  • 'Cocktail' Helps Adult Stem Cells Thrive in Lab
    (23-Jan-2006)
    Discovery could aid bone marrow transplants, gene therapy, researchers say

  • 'Cocktail' Helps Adult Stem Cells Thrive in Lab
    (23-Jan-2006)
    Discovery could aid bone marrow transplants, gene therapy, researchers say

  • Gene Could Hold Key to Schizophrenia
    (20-Jan-2006)
    Mice without it developed a schizophrenic-like illness, researchers say

  • Scientists Close in on Alzheimer's Genes
    (17-Jan-2006)
    A locus on chromosome 10 appears to be a hot spot, researchers say

  • Protein Yields Blood Cancer Clues
    (17-Jan-2006)
    Findings could further research into acute myeloid leukemia

  • Gene Protects Against HIV, But Ups Risk for West Nile Virus
    (17-Jan-2006)
    Finding could have implications for HIV-positive patients, experts say

  • Gene May Help Cause Infertility
    (16-Jan-2006)
    Mouse study finds that without this gene, embryos cannot attach to the uterus

  • Genes Play Big Role in Female Depression
    (13-Jan-2006)
    Women are almost twice as likely as men to inherit a vulnerability to the illness, study finds

  • Taste Gene Could Encourage Alcoholism
    (13-Jan-2006)
    A desensitization to bitter flavors could up drinking rates, reearchers say

  • Scientists Spot Gene Behind Fatal Infant Kidney Disorder
    (13-Jan-2006)
    The discovery may also have implications for adult kidney disease

  • Research Reveals Secrets of Cancer's Spread
    (12-Jan-2006)
    Tumor cells on the periphery are the most deadly, study suggests

  • Patients' Genes Can Be Bad Medicine
    (12-Jan-2006)
    Mutations can trigger serious drug side effects, researchers warn

  • Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Risk for Finger, Toe Deformities
    (11-Jan-2006)
    Odds rise with number of cigarettes smoked per day, study finds

  • Fat-Building Pathway Figured Out
    (10-Jan-2006)
    abetes, researchers say

  • Scandal Won't Kill Stem Cells' Promise, Advocates Say
    (10-Jan-2006)
    South Korean fraud is disappointing but the dream remains alive, they contend

  • New Clue for Smoking's Impact on Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (09-Jan-2006)
    Habit activates genetic condition, sending immune system into overdrive, study finds

  • Family History a Risk Factor for Lung Cancer
    (06-Jan-2006)
    Study suggests current, former smokers who have relatives with disease get screened

  • Soy Might Worsen Heart Condition
    (04-Jan-2006)
    Male mice prone to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy did better on milk-protein diet, study finds

  • Gene Plays Key Role in Stopping Spread of Some Cancers
    (04-Jan-2006)
    Certain tumors silence its ability to make metastatic cells commit suicide, study finds

  • Faulty Breast Stem Cells May Cause Tumors
    (04-Jan-2006)
    Finding could explain why cancer can recur after chemotherapy, study says

  • If Your Siblings Have Heart Disease, You May, Too
    (27-Dec-2005)
    Study finding should encourage people to control risk factors, experts say

  • Gene Test Could Spot Dangerous Heart Condition
    (22-Dec-2005)
    A number of genetic markers may help pinpoint long QT syyndrome

  • Researchers Unravel Sunlight-Skin Cancer Link
    (22-Dec-2005)
    UV-B rays tied to two forms of malignncy, but not melanoma

  • Glaucoma May Run in Families
    (20-Dec-2005)
    Siblings of people with the disease are at heightened risk, study finds

  • Gene-Coated Stents May Boost Healing
    (19-Dec-2005)
    The new technology could bring gene therapy to the inside of arteries

  • Gene May Undermine Tamoxifen's Effectiveness
    (19-Dec-2005)
    Ten percent of white breast cancer survivors carry the mutation, researchers say

  • Scientists Worm Out Fertility's Secrets
    (19-Dec-2005)
    Genetic insights from the roundworm could yield clues to human conception

  • Is There a 'Secondhand Smoke' Gene?
    (16-Dec-2005)
    Smoke-linked illness more common in kids with a specific mutation, study found

  • Researchers Close in on Alcoholism Genes
    (15-Dec-2005)
    Study locates smokers' drinking-linked DNA on chromosome 4

  • Human Epigenome Project Could Help Cure Disease
    (15-Dec-2005)
    Scientists push for a new effort to understand mechanisms that direct DNA

  • Scientists Discover New Skin Color Gene
    (15-Dec-2005)
    Research with zebrafish could help fight against melanoma, study suggests

  • Gene Boosts Risk of Tuberculosis
    (12-Dec-2005)
    People with active TB five times likelier to have this gene variation, study finds

  • Scientists Discover New Cellular Structures
    (07-Dec-2005)
    "GW bodies" seem to be key to gene regulation, researchers say

  • Dogged Research Reveals How Canines Run
    (07-Dec-2005)
    It comes on the heels of new research into the animal's genome

  • Parental Control Affects Teen's Depression
    (25-Nov-2005)
    Study found life events can also influence mood, regardless of genetics

  • Genes May Predict Childhood Cancer Prognosis
    (23-Nov-2005)
    Finding could help doctors treating neuroblastomas, researchers say

  • Male Preemie Babies at Higher Risk for Hypertension As Adults
    (21-Nov-2005)
    Odds are doubled for males born very early, study found

  • DNA Identification During Disasters Needs Improving
    (17-Nov-2005)
    Investigators involved in 9/11 say better system needed to sort things out

  • Scientists Face the Fear Gene
    (17-Nov-2005)
    Discovery could lead to treatments for anxiety disorders, experts say

  • Genes Could Point to Lupus Severity
    (16-Nov-2005)
    Right now there's no good way of assessing who's most at risk, experts say

  • Melanoma Is More Than One Disease
    (16-Nov-2005)
    Prevention, treatment efforts should be targeted for specific types, study says

  • Gene Combo May Cut Statin Drugs' Effectiveness
    (14-Nov-2005)
    The mutations also occur more in blacks than whites, researchers say

  • Gene May Be Tied to Alcoholism
    (14-Nov-2005)
    It seems to govern how much a person needs to drink to feel high, researchers say

  • Bacterium, Gene Play Roles in Elderly Vision Loss
    (10-Nov-2005)
    Discovery gives new clues to age-related macular degeneration

  • Appetite Suppressing Hormone Discovered
    (10-Nov-2005)
    But will the research with rodents prove useful for people?

  • Gene May Spur ADHD Antisocial Behaviors
    (09-Nov-2005)
    Mutation might also be tied to problems stemming from low birth weight, researchers say

  • Genes May Influence Response to Brain-Tumor Treatments
    (09-Nov-2005)
    Study finding could lead to tailored therapies for individual patients

  • Gene Boosts Breast Cancer Risk
    (28-Oct-2005)
    Mutation raises odds in women with strong family history, study finds

  • Researchers May Have Discovered Dyslexia Gene
    (28-Oct-2005)
    Finding could lead to earlier treatment of the reading disorder, experts say

  • Gene Discovery Could Broaden Cancer Research
    (27-Oct-2005)
    Rearranged genes may help trigger many malignancies, experts say

  • Gene Profile Predicts Leukemia's Course
    (26-Oct-2005)
    Test may help doctors spot aggressive form of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

  • HapMap Could Yield Genetic Clues to Many Diseases
    (26-Oct-2005)
    One researcher worries that some populations aren't represented, however

  • Schizophrenia Linked to Genetic Mutation
    (24-Oct-2005)
    Researchers found a third of children with mutation developed the disorder

  • Gene That Helps Control Heartbeat Found
    (20-Oct-2005)
    Could help against human arrhythmias, researchers say

  • 'Junk' DNA Has Evolutionary Value
    (19-Oct-2005)
    It plays key role in maintaining an organism's genetic integrity, study finds

  • Gene Mutations Linked to Breast Cancer in Black Women
    (18-Oct-2005)
    Study findings suggest genetic testing would be worthwhile, experts say

  • New Stem Cell Drug Gives Baby Second Chance
    (14-Oct-2005)
    Infant with rare genetic disorder recovers from Graft-Versus-Host Disease

  • New Antibiotic Could Fight Cholera
    (13-Oct-2005)
    Gene-targeted virstatin might also battle other lethal infections

  • Sound Sleepers May Have Genes to Thank
    (12-Oct-2005)
    Discovery could explain why some experience deeper slumber than others

  • Maternal Blood Test Might Reveal Fetal Health
    (07-Oct-2005)
    Early research points the way to safe, accurate prenatal screen

  • Wrigglers Yield Clues to Human Body Rhythms
    (06-Oct-2005)
    A worm gene could hold the key to important mammalian functions

  • 1918 Influenza Genes Similar to Modern Bird Flu
    (05-Oct-2005)
    Common genes may make both strains particularly deadly, experts warn

  • Common Gene Variant May Help Spur Cancer
    (04-Oct-2005)
    Nearly 14 percent of Americans carry the TGFBR1*6A gene type, experts say

  • Gene Profiling May Improve Breast Cancer Care
    (03-Oct-2005)
    It spots those patients who'll respond best to specific therapies, experts say

  • Scientists Identify New Genetic Bone Disorder
    (30-Sep-2005)
    Family's inherited condition strips bone of its protective cartilage

  • Scientists Close in on the 'Daredevil' Gene
    (27-Sep-2005)
    A single gene may help drive tendency to risky behaviors

  • Gene Raises Young Women's Stroke Risk
    (27-Sep-2005)
    The discovery could lead to a test and even treatment, researchers say

  • Questionnaire Helps Determine Breast Cancer Risk
    (26-Sep-2005)
    Survey of family and personal history pinpoints women who may need screening

  • Genes May Sway Blood Pressure Drugs' Effectiveness
    (23-Sep-2005)
    Finding could lead to more tailored antihypertensive drug treatment

  • Genes May Predispose Some Men to High Blood Pressure
    (22-Sep-2005)
    Blacks seem to be especially susceptible, a new study suggests

  • Gene Defect Could Cause Colon Cancer
    (21-Sep-2005)
    Testing for the defect might pinpoint those at higher risk, researchers say

  • Familial Breast Cancer Doesn't Always Boost Ovarian Cancer Risk
    (20-Sep-2005)
    Women without specific mutations face usual odds of ovarian malignancy, study finds

  • Scientists Spot New Breast Cancer Treatment Target
    (19-Sep-2005)
    A genetic pathway may encourage tumor recurrence, researchers report

  • Gene Linked to Aggressive Ovarian Cancer
    (19-Sep-2005)
    Discovery may lead to new drug therapies, researchers say

  • Experts Say No to Widespread Breast Cancer Gene Screening
    (16-Sep-2005)
    Only women with family history need tests for BRCA1 and BRCA2, panel concludes

  • More Research Needed Into Preemie Births
    (16-Sep-2005)
    March of Dimes experts say premature delivery up 30 percent since the 1980s

  • Katrina's Next Challenge: Identifying the Dead
    (15-Sep-2005)
    DNA matching will be put to the test, but time is an enemy

  • Genes Play Key Role in Elderly Fracture Risk
    (13-Sep-2005)
    Heredity especially important to first fracture in 60s, 70s, study finds

  • Human Brain Still Evolving
    (08-Sep-2005)
    Two recent gene mutations suggest our 'defining feature' is improving

  • Inflammation Clues Might Help Treat Trauma
    (02-Sep-2005)
    Serious injury sparks changes in thousands of genes, study shows

  • New Molecule Stops Cancer's Spread
    (02-Sep-2005)
    Clinical trial underway with leukemia patients, researchers say

  • Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Non-Breast Tumors in Men
    (01-Sep-2005)
    BRCA2 mutations up risks for other malignancies, study finds

  • Scientists Map Chimpanzee Genome
    (31-Aug-2005)
    Shows human DNA differs by just 3 percent, but that gap is already yielding scientific clues

  • Genetic Cause for Eye Disorder Uncovered
    (26-Aug-2005)
    Alteration in gene may cause extreme farsightedness, researchers say

  • Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Immune Dysfunction
    (24-Aug-2005)
    Material called RNA plays key role in the body's defenses, researchers say

  • Gene Linked to Age-Related Blindness
    (22-Aug-2005)
    The discovery could aid in prevention and early diagnosis

  • Genes Predict Huntington's Disease Progression
    (22-Aug-2005)
    Discovery might help guide treatment, researchers say

  • Weight Linked to Breast Cancer in Women With Gene Mutation
    (20-Aug-2005)
    Losing 10 pounds cut the risk by 65 percent, study finds

  • New Method Identifies Asthma Attack Type
    (18-Aug-2005)
    Gene test is specific for virus-linked flare-ups, study finds

  • Tweaking Gene Might Treat Alzheimer's
    (15-Aug-2005)
    In the lab, the strategy boosted levels of a toxin-removing protein

  • Gene Therapy Fights Deadly Brain Cancer
    (15-Aug-2005)
    In rats, treatment shrank glioblastoma multiforme tumors

  • Scientists Identify More Breast Cancer Genes
    (12-Aug-2005)
    Switching off one gene stopped estrogen-linked tumors in the lab

  • New Diabetes Gene Discovered
    (12-Aug-2005)
    Finding could help most of those with type 2 diabetes, researchers say

  • Scientists Identify More Breast Cancer Genes
    (12-Aug-2005)
    Switching off one gene stopped estrogen-linked tumors in the lab

  • Scientists ID Possible Cancer-Causing Gene
    (11-Aug-2005)
    The work involves fruit flies but could benefit people

  • Many Dads Unknowingly Raising Others' Kids
    (11-Aug-2005)
    Increase in paternity testing reveals 1 in 25 men raising children not their own, study says

  • Hispanic Women Have High Rates of Cancer Gene Mutations
    (11-Aug-2005)
    Researchers find 30 percent incidence of hereditary BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations

  • 'Hangover' Gene Holds Clues to Alcoholism
    (10-Aug-2005)
    Finding in fruit flies may yield new treatments

  • Rice Genome Sequenced
    (10-Aug-2005)
    International team unlocks crop's genetic mysteries

  • Gene Therapy Prevents Blindness in Mice
    (10-Aug-2005)
    Condition leads to vision loss in 1 of every 5,000 boys, researchers say

  • Genes May Dictate How Exercise Benefits the Elderly
    (09-Aug-2005)
    But an active lifestyle pays dividends for all, researchers say

  • Dog Cloning Could Lead to Insights Into Human Disease
    (05-Aug-2005)
    But the benefits will take time to realize, experts predict

  • Rapid Scan Helps Diagnose Dangerous Childhood Cancer
    (04-Aug-2005)
    Researchers develop gene chip to aid neuroblastoma prognosis

  • Could Suspended Animation Combat Cancer?
    (04-Aug-2005)
    'Cellular senescence' might be used to put tumors to sleep, research suggests

  • Gene Mix May Contribute to Autism
    (03-Aug-2005)
    Certain combinations may be behind disorder, researchers find

  • My Genes Love Your Genes
    (29-Jul-2005)
    Common DNA may bring unrelated individuals together, study suggests

  • My Genes Love Your Genes
    (29-Jul-2005)
    Common DNA may bring unrelated individuals together, study suggests

  • Primate Gene Link Opens Up Eye Research
    (28-Jul-2005)
    Scientists can now work with monkeys to study macular degeneration

  • Genes Discovered That May Predict Breast Cancer Spread to Lungs
    (27-Jul-2005)
    Finding could one day help doctors better tailor therapy for patients, study says

  • Bitter Taste May Have Been a Lifesaver
    (26-Jul-2005)
    It soured early humans from tasting toxic food, study suggests

  • Breast Cancer Risk Fine-Tuned
    (20-Jul-2005)
    Study finds which women with benign breast disease face greatest risk down the road

  • Virus-Based Cancer Research Heats Up
    (18-Jul-2005)
    Scientists use common cold bug to kill heated tumor cells

  • Gene May Cause Heart Valve Defect
    (18-Jul-2005)
    The mutation could drive aortic valve disease, researchers say

  • Getting a Jump on Cancer Genetics
    (15-Jul-2005)
    Scientists using 'jumping genes' to uncover tumor-linked mutations

  • Asthma, Allergy Genes May Ward Off Brain Tumors
    (15-Jul-2005)
    One mutation cut glioblastoma risk by 40 percent, study found

  • Scientists Find 'Hangover Gene'
    (14-Jul-2005)
    This mutation is no party, Japanese team say

  • Common Genetics Key to Fighting Deadly Parasites
    (14-Jul-2005)
    New insights into illnesses that threaten millions worldwide

  • Many U.S. Newborns Missing Key Tests
    (12-Jul-2005)
    Report finds 27 states fall short in screening infants for hidden disorders

  • Genes Take Some Blame for Poor Cholesterol
    (11-Jul-2005)
    Twins study finds similar responses from high-fat diets

  • Lorenzo's Oil Lives Up to Its Billing
    (11-Jul-2005)
    Treatment effective against genetic disorder called ALD, study finds

  • Sudden Cardiac Death Spells Heart Trouble in Family
    (05-JUL-2005)
    Dying at young age means relatives should be tested for heart defects, study says

  • Scientists Hunt Genes Driving Lung Cancer
    (28-JUN-2005)
    A new technology is providing crucial information

  • Hispanics, Blacks at Raised Colon Cancer Risk
    (27-JUN-2005)
    U.S. minorities more prone to advanced disease than whites, study finds

  • Gene Therapy Improves Heart Stem Cell Treatment
    (23-JUN-2005)
    Tweaking a gene got rid of arrhythmia complication, researchers report

  • More DNA Damage to Older Men's Sperm
    (21-JUN-2005)
    Findings have implications for middle-aged, wanna-be dads

  • Genes May Extend Fertility in Some Women
    (21-JUN-2005)
    The findings might someday help all older women conceive

  • Race May Affect Early-Onset Lung Cancer
    (21-JUN-2005)
    Malignancy under age 50 twice as common in blacks vs. whites, study found

  • Little Distress From Alzheimer's Gene Test
    (20-JUN-2005)
    In study, even gene carriers said they'd recommend screening to others

  • Epilepsy, Schizophrenia May Share Genetic Link
    (17-JUN-2005)
    Individuals with one disorder are at increased risk for the other, study finds

  • Shyness May Be in the Genes
    (09-JUN-2005)
    Rodent study suggests 'junk DNA' influences behavior

  • Gene-Modified Virus Targets Tumor Cells
    (09-JUN-2005)
    It extended survival of patients with metastatic colon cancer

  • Science Finds New Class of Cancer Genes
    (08-JUN-2005)
    They have links to lymphomas, colorectal tumors

  • Gene Therapy Offers Promise Against Arthritis
    (08-JUN-2005)
    First human trial shows treatment safe for rheumatoid disease

  • Gene Clue May Lead to Epilepsy Treatments
    (07-Jun-2005)
    One mutation connects the condition to another movement disorder

  • Protein Measures Prostate Cancer's Severity
    (07-JUN-2005)
    A blood test could help doctors decide for or against surgery

  • Finding Right Target Still Tough With Gene Therapy
    (03-JUN-2005)
    Focus is on delivery systems that do the job without causing collateral damage

  • Finding Right Target Still Tough With Gene Therapy
    (03-JUN-2005)
    Focus is on delivery systems that do the job without causing collateral damage

  • Gene Signature Could Revolutionize Cancer Care
    (01-JUN-2005)
    Discovery should help doctors tailor treatment to specific tumor type

  • Early Environmental Exposure May Set Stage for Cancer
    (31-MAY-2005)
    Rat study found it triggered disease in those with genetic predisposition

  • Gene Could Cause Rare, Fatal Epilepsy
    (27-MAY-2005)
    Lafora disease may have its roots in a specific mutation

  • Protein Clue Could Help Fight Cancer
    (26-MAY-2005)
    ATF2 spurs DNA repair, potentially stopping malignant mutations

  • 'Bad' Metabolism Could Damage Arteries
    (25-MAY-2005)
    Mouse study suggests another risk factor for vascular disease

  • Was Ear Disorder's Link to Pregnancy a Nazi Plot?
    (20-MAY-2005)
    Researcher disproves age-old medical assumption with new findings

  • Genes May Influence Breast Milk Nutrition
    (18-MAY-2005)
    Some women naturally incorporate more nutrients in milk than others, study finds

  • Fancy Blood Tests Won't Predict Lung Clot Risk
    (17-MAY-2005)
    Simple patient factors, such as age and sex, tell the story on recurrence

  • Research Getting Closer to Autism Gene
    (13-MAY-2005)
    The gene affects only boys, perhaps explaining their raised risk

  • Health Tip: Testing for Cancer
    (12-MAY-2005)
    What you should know before you go

  • Drug Might Lower Heart Attack Risk
    (11-MAY-2005)
    Protein inhibitor reduces inflammatory markers in those at high risk

  • Gene Tied to Depression, Anxiety
    (09-MAY-2005)
    One variation may disrupt stress circuitry, researchers find

  • Silencing a Key Cancer Gene
    (09-MAY-2005)
    Technique suppresses mutations found in one-third of tumors

  • Gene Marker May Improve Lupus Care
    (05-MAY-2005)
    Sicker patients express certain genes at higher level, study finds

  • Gene Yields Clues to Chronic Kidney Disease
    (05-MAY-2005)
    Discovery may lead to treatments that prevent organ failure, study says

  • Cellular Antioxidant Extends Mice's Life Span
    (05-MAY-2005)
    This molecule can't be bought in a bottle, however

  • Genetic Testing Picks Up More HIV Infections
    (04-MAY-2005)
    It may detect 4 percent of missed cases, study suggests

  • Gene Screen Could Spot Those at Colon Cancer Risk
    (04-MAY-2005)
    About 2% of cases are linked to familial mutation, study finds

  • Father's Longevity Linked to Your Blood Pressure
    (03-MAY-2005)
    French researchers find hypertension higher in those whose fathers died young

  • Gene Therapy Trial Focuses on Leg Pain
    (29-APR-2005)
    The treatment could improve circulation without surgery, researchers hope

  • The Many Mysteries of Stem Cells
    (29-APR-2005)
    Emerging field befuddled by questions of science, ethics

  • Iron Overload Strikes All Races
    (27-APR-2005)
    Disease thought to affect mostly whites also found in Asians, Pacific Islanders

  • Genetic Defect Calls for Colon Cancer Screening
    (26-APR-2005)
    Risk lower in those with familial risk minus the mutation, study finds

  • Breast Cancer Drug Shows Lifesaving Promise
    (26-APR-2005)
    Experts hail news that Herceptin trials were halted early due to successful results

  • New Technique Helps Treat Tumors
    (26-APR-2005)
    Short bursts of intense ultrasound boost power of gene therapy to fight malignancies

  • Gene Therapy Eyed as Alzheimer's Treatment
    (25-APR-2005)
    Initial results of small study show slowed mental decline

  • Gene Variant Yields Clues to Brain Cancer
    (22-APR-2005)
    Patients with specific variation survived nearly twice as long

  • Genes May Point to Aggressive Breast Cancers
    (22-APR-2005)
    New tool might someday help doctors tailor therapies to patients

  • Folic Acid Fortification Cuts Birth Defects
    (21-APR-2005)
    Adding the nutrient to wheat flour cut Chilean incidence in half

  • Compound Attacks Cancer on Two Fronts
    (20-APR-2005)
    FdUMP(10) is up to 400 times more powerful than conventional chemo

  • Gene Mutation Linked to Cancer Risk
    (20-APR-2005)
    Could be to blame for thyroid, colorectal, breast and other tumors, study says

  • Spit Tests May Someday Catch Cancer
    (19-APR-2005)
    Saliva analysis detected nine of 10 oral cancers in study

  • Pregnancy Hormone May Prevent Breast Cancer
    (19-APR-2005)
    Animal studies suggest hCG can lower a woman's risk

  • New Leukemia Drug Overcomes Gleevec Resistance
    (19-APR-2005)
    A study finds 90 percent of resistant CML patients responding to AMN107

  • Electricity Delivers Gene to Fight Melanoma
    (13-APR-2005)
    New trial will use mild shock to open skin pores, mobilize immune system

  • Black Women Less Apt to Get Breast Cancer Gene Test
    (12-APR-2005)
    Reasons for disparity not clear, but study suggests more education, outreach needed

  • A Molecular Explanation of Why Muscles Weaken With Age
    (11-APR-2005)
    Researchers offer distinctly nonmolecular solution: Exercise

  • Researchers Spot Proteins Key to Cancer's Spread
    (08-APR-2005)
    New high-tech method should help find other chemotherapy targets

  • Epstein-Barr Virus May Boost Lupus Risk in Blacks
    (07-APR-2005)
    Genetic differences can also play a role, study finds

  • Born to Run
    (04-APR-2005)
    Rat studies suggest endurance starts with the genes

  • Setting Up Cancer Cells for Destruction
    (30-MAR-2005)
    In new strategy, one drug makes tumors vulnerable to a second

  • Scientists Spot 'Early Bird' Gene
    (30-MAR-2005)
    It's responsible for a rare sleep anomaly, study finds

  • Web-Based Cancer Research Reaps Reward
    (29-MAR-2005)
    Online appeal to patients helps ID bone marrow cancer gene

  • Gene Heightens Type 2 Diabetes Risk
    (29-MAR-2005)
    It could someday pinpoint those most vulnerable, researchers say

  • Hair Today, Stem Cells Tomorrow
    (28-MAR-2005)
    Mouse whisker study shows follicle stem cells grow into brain cells

  • Health Tip: Your Risk of Getting Disease:
    (25-MAR-2005)
    Much of the odds is all in the family

  • Gene-Diet Link May Shield Some Men From Prostate Cancer
    (24-MAR-2005)
    Antioxidants from food especially helpful in 25% of men, study suggests

  • Genes Help Predict Sickle Cell Stroke Risk
    (21-MAR-2005)
    It's a big improvement on current tests, researchers say

  • Adult Stem Cells Can Produce Brain Cells
    (21-MAR-2005)
    In chick embryos, specific chemical environment brings results

  • Gene May Be New Cancer Treatment Target
    (18-MAR-2005)
    Blocking action of MTHFR gene shrank tumors in mice

  • Many Women Would Like to Pick Sex of Child
    (17-MAR-2005)
    Survey of infertile women finds equal preference for boys or girls, however

  • 'Inert' Female Chromosome May Be Active
    (16-MAR-2005)
    Finding points to unsuspected source of differences between men, women

  • Genetics Play Key Role in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    (15-MAR-2005)
    Twins study finds common threads in developing disease, a leading cause of blindness

  • Gene-Silencing Technique Could Fight ALS
    (14-MAR-2005)

  • Genes May Link Breast Cancer in Africa, America
    (14-MAR-2005)
    Study finds similar disease pattern in black patients from both continents

  • Genes Linked to Smoking, Aggressive Behavior
    (10-MAR-2005)
    Specific DNA changes may alter behaviors, studies suggest

  • Gene Tied to Age-Related Vision Loss
    (10-MAR-2005)
    In many cases, a single mutation may be to blame

  • Smoking During Pregnancy May Up Child Leukemia Risk
    (08-MAR-2005)
    But experts caution findings are far from conclusive

  • U.S. Panel Recommends Limiting Gene Therapy Trials
    (05-MAR-2005)
    Halted U.S. experiments should resume for children with no other option, FDA advisers say

  • C-section Preemies at Higher Childhood Asthma Risk
    (03-MAR-2005)
    Genes, biology make these children more prone to severe airway trouble

  • Genes Predict Kidney Complications After Bypass Surgery
    (02-MAR-2005)
    Finding could lead to a test that identifies patients at risk

  • Gene Mutation May Help Cause Alzheimer's
    (02-MAR-2005)
    It's only the second gene with proven links to late-onset disease

  • More Genetic Clues to Lung Cancer's Cause
    (01-MAR-2005)
    One mutation occurs more often in nonsmokers with the disease

  • Study Shows Snake Venom's Hisstory
    (28-FEB-2005)
    Toxins arise in reptiles' own tissues, researchers discover

  • Gene Insight May Improve Child Asthma Care
    (24-FEB-2005)
    Kids with worst cases display specific gene profile, researchers say

  • Second Gene Mutation Explains Lung Cancer Drug Resistance
    (23-FEB-2005)
    Two teams of researchers arrive at similar finding

  • Scientists Identify Stem Cell On/Off Switch
    (23-FEB-2005)
    One gene may tell skin stem cells to change, or stay as they are

  • New Clues to Lung Cancer Drug Resistance
    (22-FEB-2005)
    Second mutation in cancer cells may trigger resistance to Iressa, Tarceva

  • Collagen Defect May Trigger Osteoarthritis
    (21-FEB-2005)
    In mice, joints lacking a specific type got arthritis five times faster

  • Genes, Not Genitalia, Are Key to Gender
    (18-FEB-2005)
    Experts say more research, understanding needed for those of ambiguous sex

  • Genes Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (18-FEB-2005)
    Finding could help determine which women need aggressive treatment

  • Gene Linked to Heavy Metal Poisoning
    (16-FEB-2005)
    Discovery could someday lead to prevention or treatment

  • Single Gene Defect Could Drive Some Mental Illness
    (16-FEB-2005)
    Study suggests one mutation can give rise to conditions like schizophrenia

  • Heredity Plays a Role in Heart Artery Blockages
    (15-FEB-2005)
    Fatty deposits form in dangerous places for some families, study finds

  • New Tests Provide Clues to Fetal Health
    (15-FEB-2005)
    Maternal blood and amniotic fluid analysis can spot genetic problems

  • Reprogrammed HIV Can Hunt Down Cancer Cells
    (14-FEB-2005)
    Harmless form of the virus attacked malignancies in mice, says study

  • Gene Therapy Restores Hearing to Deaf Guinea Pigs
    (14-FEB-2005)
    Finding could lead to new treatments for human deafness, researchers say

  • Genetically Modified Potato Carries Hep B Vaccine
    (14-FEB-2005)
    Discovery an alternative to inconvenient injections in developing world, study says

  • New Clue Predicts Breast Cancer Behavior
    (11-FEB-2005)
    Wound-healing activity may identify women at risk for disease spread

  • Gene May Spur Childhood Brain Cancer
    (09-FEB-2005)
    It's needed for brain development but doesn't switch off, study finds

  • Gene Variant Ups Osteoporosis Risk
    (08-FEB-2005)
    One in five may carry the estrogen-linked mutation

  • Researchers Fish for Clues to Cancerous Moles
    (08-FEB-2005)
    Study in zebrafish yields genetic answers

  • Puberty Starts With a 'KiSS'
    (07-FEB-2005)
    Gene awakens reproductive system at right time, researchers report

  • Sweet Gene Steers Kids Away From Vegetables
    (07-FEB-2005)
    Bitter-tasting foods a tough, but necessary, sell for these youngsters

  • Genes May Drive Child Obesity
    (04-FEB-2005)
    Children likely to be overweight at 6 if mom is, too

  • Research Finds New Clues to Crohn's Disease
    (03-FEB-2005)
    Two studies clarify role of specific protein

  • Genetics May Drive MS Gender Gap
    (31-JAN-2005)
    Gene variant could explain why women more prone to multiple sclerosis

  • Gene Defect Linked to Familial Nerve Disorder
    (31-JAN-2005)
    Mutation may cause Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

  • New Advance in Gene Therapy for Cancer
    (31-JAN-2005)
    Special virus spares healthy cells

  • Biology May Keep Couch Potatoes Supine
    (27-JAN-2005)
    Genetic predisposition to sit can pack on pounds, study suggests

  • Scientists ID New Form of Muscular Dystrophy
    (26-JAN-2005)
    Caused by a gene mutation, it develops in middle age

  • Compound Might Aid Leukemia Patients Resistant to Gleevec
    (26-JAN-2005)
    Human trials could begin by middle of year, researcher says

  • Genetic Technique Bolsters Immune Cells to Battle Cancer
    (25-JAN-2005)
    Scientists prompted them to aggressively attack malignancies

  • Genes May Influence Weight Gain in Adults
    (25-JAN-2005)
    for about 50% of change in body mass index

  • Gene Mutation Linked to Heart Failure and Arrhythmia
    (25-JAN-2005)
    Discovery may lead to earlier diagnosis and improved treatments in some cases

  • 'Alzheimer's Gene' Affects Even Healthy Seniors
    (24-JAN-2005)
    Causes problems with prospective memory, researchers discover

  • New Hope for HIV Treatment
    (21-JAN-2005)
    Artificial HIV gene may help in development of protective vaccine

  • Poor Physical Performance Linked to Heart Risk
    (20-JAN-2005)
    Rats bred to have low exercise capacity have more risk factors

  • Faulty DNA Repair Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
    (19-JAN-2005)
    Points to increased susceptibility in those with family history of disease

  • Procedure Helps Couple Avoid Having Baby With Rh Disease
    (19-JAN-2005)
    Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis skirts danger of blood imcompatibility condition

  • Key Cancer Gene Discovered
    (19-JAN-2005)
    Scientists identify gene that controls other cancer-causing genes

  • Key Cancer Gene Discovered
    (19-JAN-2005)
    Scientists identify gene that controls other cancer-causing genes

  • Combo Treatment Slows Cancer Cell Growth
    (17-JAN-2005)
    Could become effective therapy against cells that keep proliferating

  • Poor Visual Memory May Signal Alzheimer's
    (17-JAN-2005)
    Second study shows gene therapy may provide new treatment for neurological disease

  • Researchers Zero In on Genetic Link to Parkinson's
    (17-JAN-2005)
    Mutation may cause 5 percent of cases in people with family history of the disease

  • New Gene Principle Changes the Rules
    (13-JAN-2005)
    Finding could lead to new treatments for many diseases

  • Depression Intensifies From One Generation to the Next
    (12-JAN-2005)
    Children with family history more than twice as likely to develop mood disorders, study finds

  • Olive Oil May Protect Against Breast Cancer
    (10-JAN-2005)
    Lab study finds main ingredient suppresses important cancer gene

  • Genes a Key Factor in Avoiding HIV
    (06-JAN-2005)
    Study finds great variation between, within racial groups

  • Gray Hair Shares Genetic Root With Melanoma
    (23-DEC-2004)
    Study finds genes that lead to both

  • Genes Influence Lung Cancer Risk
    (21-DEC-2004)
    But smoking still plays dominant role, researchers add

  • Embryonic Stem Cells Keep Heart Beating
    (20-DEC-2004)
    They acted like pacemaker in animal trials

  • Gene Family May Be to Blame for Lupus
    (17-DEC-2004)
    Finding might lead to more tailored treatments for patients, researchers say

  • Gene Therapy Beats 'Bubble Boy' Disease
    (17-DEC-2004)
    Four children with disorder recover immune functioning

  • Gene Therapy Beats 'Bubble Boy' Disease
    (17-DEC-2004)
    Four children with disorder recover immune functioning

  • New Details on Parkinson Gene Outlined
    (15-DEC-2004)
    Information could lead to development of new drugs

  • Genetic Test Helps Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (10-DEC-2004)
    But at least one expert says it's not ready for widespread use

  • Scientists Complete Chicken Genome
    (08-DEC-2004)
    Could help in development of flu vaccines, researchers say

  • Certain Immune Genes Key in Fighting HIV
    (08-DEC-2004)
    Scientists discover one that evolves quickly to battle virus

  • Month of Birth Influences MS Risk
    (07-DEC-2004)
    Those born in May face highest risk, while those born in November face lowest, study says

  • Women's Stroke Risk Tied to Family History
    (24-NOV-2004)
    Stroke in parent or sibling doubled the risk

  • Smoking Continues to Kill Millions Worldwide
    (24-NOV-2004)
    A second study spots a gene mutation linked to nicotine addiction

  • Genetic Interplay Controls Prostate Cancer Growth
    (23-NOV-2004)
    A complex picture of three key genes emerges from a mouse study

  • Risks Outlined for Women With Breast Cancer Gene
    (22-NOV-2004)
    Recurrence unlikely in affected breast after lumpectomy, study finds

  • Researchers Closing In On 'Death Clock' Gene
    (17-NOV-2004)
    It holds important clues to both cancer and aging

  • Scientists Unlocking Lymphoma's Secrets
    (17-NOV-2004)
    Follicular lymphoma is a killer, but findings offer new hope

  • Genes May Give Some a Taste for Alcohol
    (15-NOV-2004)
    Could interact with other factors to determine risk of drinking problem

  • New Gene Link to 'Bubble Boy' Disease Found
    (15-NOV-2004)
    Discovery could lead to earlier diagnosis, treatment

  • Breast Cancer Genes Tied to Other Malignancies
    (15-NOV-2004)
    But risk of pancreatic, prostate, stomach cancer still low, study finds

  • Master Gene Guards Lungs Against Cigarette Smoke
    (12-NOV-2004)
    Finding could shed light on why some are more susceptible than others

  • Scientists Find Key to Gene Therapy
    (10-NOV-2004)
    In mice, silencing RNA cut cholesterol nearly in half

  • Scientists Find Key to Gene Therapy
    (10-NOV-2004)
    In mice, silencing RNA cut cholesterol nearly in half

  • Knowing Why Grandpa Died May Save You
    (08-NOV-2004)
    Government urges Americans to know their family medical history

  • Knowing Why Grandpa Died May Save You
    (08-NOV-2004)
    Government urges Americans to know their family medical history

  • Nicotine Addiction Gene Identified
    (04-NOV-2004)
    Brain work on mice might help smokers quit

  • Researchers Identify Another Possible Parkinson's Gene
    (03-NOV-2004)
    Finding could lead to new treatments, scientists say

  • Genes Determine Severity of Osteoporosis
    (02-NOV-2004)
    Mutations leave some less prone to fractures, study finds

  • Genetic Link in Heart Valve Disease Deaths Found
    (01-NOV-2004)
    Study finds up to 2.5 times the risk if relative died of it

  • Scientists Find Key to Iron Disorders
    (28-OCT-2004)
    Discovery might help treat anemia, hemochromatosis

  • Virulent Parasite Yields Genetic Secrets
    (27-OCT-2004)
    Cryptosporidium decoding could prevent illness, bioterrorism

  • Virulent Parasite Yields Genetic Secrets
    (27-OCT-2004)
    Cryptosporidium decoding could prevent illness, bioterrorism

  • Genetic Link to Down Syndrome Gets Murkier
    (21-OCT-2004)
    Mouse study finds disorder isn't tied to just one chromosome

  • Gene Passed by Mom Tied to Metabolic Syndrome
    (21-OCT-2004)
    Cells' energy factories raise blood pressure, cholesterol

  • Gene Variant Offers Asthma Protection
    (20-OCT-2004)
    Not having it increases odds of having breathing disorder

  • Way to Treat Rare Genetic Disease Found
    (19-OCT-2004)
    May help treat disorder that destroys neurological, immune systems

  • Way to Treat Rare Genetic Disease Found
    (19-OCT-2004)
    May help treat disorder that destroys neurological, immune systems

  • Genetic Events May Cause Deadly Childhood Cancer
    (14-OCT-2004)
    Finding may provide targets for new treatments

  • Scientists Find Molecular Key to Hearing
    (13-OCT-2004)
    Say it's the final link to understanding mysterious sense

  • Having Siblings Cuts Asthma Risk
    (12-OCT-2004)
    Kids with brothers, sisters less likely to have it

  • Support Groups Help With Breast Cancer Fears
    (12-OCT-2004)
    Women with genetic mutations find solace in sharing fears with others

  • Genetic Clue to Preeclampsia Found
    (12-OCT-2004)
    Finding could help doctors spot trouble in pregnancy early

  • Genes Linked to Sinusitis
    (08-OCT-2004)
    Discovery might lead to new treatments for this common respiratory problem, researchers say

  • Smoking Ups Chances of Rheumatoid Arthritis
    (07-OCT-2004)
    Habit increases risk in people with genetic predisposition to autoimmune disease

  • Stem Cell Molecules Repair Genetic Damage
    (07-OCT-2004)
    They sent signals that fixed damaged heart cells in mice, study says

  • Gene Tells Plants How to Weather Tough Times
    (04-OCT-2004)
    Finding may help scientists engineer types that thrive in drought conditions

  • Sibling Heart Attack a Sign You're at Risk, Too
    (04-OCT-2004)
    Aggressive steps should be taken to lower that risk, study finds

  • Gene Tells Plants How to Weather Tough Times
    (04-OCT-2004)
    Finding may help scientists engineer types that thrive in drought conditions

  • Genetic Mutations Bump Up BMI
    (30-SEP-2004)
    Changes in gene that regulates body weight can play part in obesity

  • Test Predicts Success of Brain Cancer Drug
    (29-SEP-2004)
    Genetic screen shows which patients benefit from temozolomide

  • Trial Therapy May Fight Genetic Disorders
    (28-SEP-2004)
    Gene, stem cell combination rebuild damaged livers in mice

  • Trial Therapy May Fight Genetic Disorders
    (28-SEP-2004)
    Gene, stem cell combination rebuild damaged livers in mice

  • Genes Boost Fish Oils' Effect Against Breast Cancer
    (24-SEP-2004)
    Women whose bodies do poor job of eliminating oils get most health benefit

  • Gene Therapy Studied for Alzheimer's
    (24-SEP-2004)
    Delivers nerve growth factor to damaged neurons

  • Legionnaire's Germ Yields Genetic Code
    (23-SEP-2004)
    Experts hope it leads to better treatments, even a vaccine

  • Family Histories Can Help Combat Cancer
    (21-SEP-2004)
    Even 'self-reported' accounts are valuable, study says

  • Scientists Shut Off Leukemia Gene in Mice
    (20-SEP-2004)
    Hope new drugs target molecule that control cancer-cell survival

  • MRI Top Breast-Screening Test for High-Risk Women
    (14-SEP-2004)
    Finds more tumors in those genetically prone, study finds

  • Gene May be Linked to Alcoholism and Depression
    (08-SEP-2004)
    Finding could help identify those at risk of either condition

  • Proteins May Treat Parkinson's
    (08-SEP-2004)
    Rat study shows gene therapy prevented degeneration of nerve cells in brain

  • New Clues About Prostate Cancer
    (03-SEP-2004)
    Mice without tumor suppressor gene develop condition similar to early stage disease

  • DNA Fragments Kill Melanoma Cells
    (02-SEP-2004)
    Finding may lead to new treatments for deadly form of skin cancer

  • DNA Fragments Kill Melanoma Cells
    (02-SEP-2004)
    Finding may lead to new treatments for deadly form of skin cancer

  • Gene May Boost Dementia Risk in Drinkers
    (02-SEP-2004)
    Problem for those with mutation tied to Alzheimer's

  • Single Protein a Key Player in Skin Cancer
    (01-SEP-2004)
    Stat3 sets disease development in motion, researchers find

  • Test Predicts Course of Rare Leukemia
    (25-AUG-2004)
    Finding could lead the way to more targeted CLL treatment

  • Gene-Altered 'Super' Mice Are Super Athletes
    (25-AUG-2004)
    But their new powers could lead to muscle damage

  • Body Asymmetry Tied to Aggression
    (25-AUG-2004)
    Lashing out more common if one ear or finger is larger

  • Gene Tied to Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
    (24-AUG-2004)
    Patients with mutation respond to newest drugs, study says

  • New Genetic Mutations Linked to SIDS
    (19-AUG-2004)
    Study reports on discovery of 11 different ones, all related to autonomic nervous system

  • Taking Measure of Cancer Drugs
    (19-AUG-2004)
    Gene screen gauges patient response to treatment, researchers say

  • Separate Genes Responsible for Drinking, Alcoholism
    (18-AUG-2004)
    New research finds there are some genes that affect one but not the other

  • Scientists Close In on Cleft Palate Genes
    (18-AUG-2004)
    First-ever mutation clearly linked to increased risk for the common birth defect

  • Osteoarthritis Runs in Families
    (12-AUG-2004)
    Siblings of those with joint condition in knees more likely to have same trouble

  • Gene Mutation May Explain Racial Differences in Breast Cancer Outlook
    (09-AUG-2004)
    Black women four times more likely to have alteration in tumor suppressor gene

  • New Allergy Vaccine Shows Promise
    (09-AUG-2004)
    Genetically modified pollen does the trick for sufferers

  • Scientists Find Inflammation-Cancer Link
    (05-AUG-2004)
    Manipulating gene can cut tumor risk, study says

  • Finding Could Cut Need for Kids' Liver Transplants
    (04-AUG-2004)
    Inflammatory genes behind most common cause of disease

  • Two Genes May Fuel Cocaine Addiction
    (04-AUG-2004)
    Removing them caused withdrawal symptoms in mice

  • Genes for Leukemia Drug Resistance Identified
    (04-AUG-2004)
    Finding called important step in search for childhood cancer cure

  • 'Smart' Gene Therapy Limits Heart Attack Damage
    (02-AUG-2004)
    Therapeutic gene has sensor that detects oxygen deprivation in cardiac tissue

  • Gene Mutations Behind Some Brain Cancers
    (02-AUG-2004)
    Two areas of one gene susceptible in five forms of disease, study finds

  • 'Smart' Gene Therapy Limits Heart Attack Damage
    (02-AUG-2004)
    Therapeutic gene has sensor that detects oxygen deprivation in cardiac tissue

  • Francis Crick Hailed as Scientific Pioneer
    (30-JUL-2004)
    Co-authored paper that unveiled DNA as the blueprint of life

  • Francis Crick Hailed as Scientific Pioneer
    (30-JUL-2004)
    Co-authored paper that unveiled DNA as the blueprint of life

  • Acne Bacteria Genome Decoded
    (29-JUL-2004)
    May lead to development of new treatments for skin disorder

  • MRI Spots Breast Tumors in High-Risk Women
    (28-JUL-2004)
    It beats mammography, but isn't advised for women at normal risk

  • Helping Breast Cancer Patients Make Tough Choices
    (27-JUL-2004)
    Computer programs, charts can help, but they're no substitute for counseling

  • Color Recognition Not Innate
    (27-JUL-2004)
    Ability to discern hues develops after birth, animal study suggests

  • Solving the Mystery of Huntington's Disease
    (23-JUL-2004)
    Researchers find link between competing theories of brain damage

  • Genetic Role Seen in Chief Cause of Blindness
    (21-JUL-2004)
    Mutations tied to age-related macular degeneration

  • Something's Fishy About Store-Bought Red Snapper
    (20-JUL-2004)
    Most supermarket 'snapper' is other species, DNA tests reveal

  • Gene Linked to Some SIDS Deaths
    (19-JUL-2004)
    Identifying specific disorder explains the unexplainable

  • New Genetic Link to Type 1 Diabetes Found
    (15-JUL-2004)
    Mutation of immune system gene contributes disease, study finds

  • Genetic Privacy Needs Protection
    (08-JUL-2004)
    Genome databases open to hackers, report says

  • Genetic Privacy Needs Protection
    (08-JUL-2004)
    Genome databases open to hackers, report says

  • Gene Therapy Offers Alternative to Heart Drugs
    (08-JUL-2004)
    Could sidestep side effects of calcium channel blockers

  • Being Double-Jointed May Protect Your Joints
    (06-JUL-2004)
    Less likely to suffer osteoarthritis in fingers


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