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Gene Therapy Might Be Helpful In Treating Rare Form Of Blindness
By Kamal Nayan | Jan 16, 2014 11:44 AM EST
A preliminary study in which gene therapy was used to treat a rare from of blindness is might prove promising. According to researchers, results obtained might trigger similar efforts for other causes of vision loss.
Scientists Identify Gene That Determines Multitasking Abilities
By Christine Hsu | Jan 07, 2014 04:26 PM EST
Blame your genes if you can't multitask. Neuroergonomics researchers found that people with certain genes that control dopamine levels were better at multitasking.
‘Neanderthals Gave' Latin Americans Diabetes Risk Gene
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 26, 2013 10:06 AM EST
Researchers identified a gene variant tied to Neanderthals that explains the increased risk of diabetes in Latin Americans.
Gene Dysfunction Linked to Adolescent Behavioral Problems
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 17, 2013 10:02 AM EST
Researchers identified a gene dysfunction that can explain behavioral issues that carry on after adolescence.
Gene Variant Responsible for Severe, Inflammatory Arthritis in Mice
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 16, 2013 12:02 PM EST
Researchers tied a naturally occurring gene variant to severe, inflammatory arthritis in mice.
Gene Therapy Could be Effective Against Cancers
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 09, 2013 09:49 AM EST
Researchers reported that gene therapy showed promise in treating blood cancers.
Researchers Identify Gene Mutation tied to Excessive Drinking
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 26, 2013 11:03 AM EST
Researchers found that a genetic mutation increased mice's preference to alcohol.
Infants at risk of Alzheimer’s have Different Brain Images
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 25, 2013 04:03 PM EST
Researchers found that infants with the APOE-E4 gene variant had different brain scans in comparison to infants without the gene.
New Gene Therapy Method Could Reverse Heart Failure
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 13, 2013 02:19 PM EST
Researchers found that their SUMO-1 gene therapy was successful in reversing heart failure in large animals.
Researchers Use Gene to Promote Tissue Repair in Adult Animals
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 07, 2013 12:02 PM EST
In a new study, researchers reactivated the Lin28a gene and found that it promoted tissue repair in adult mice.
How Shorter Sleep Affects The Immune System, A Biological Look
By Michelle Gil | Oct 24, 2013 06:16 PM EDT
Not getting enough sleep may impact the inflammatory responses in your body according to a new study.
Loss Of Anti-Aging Gene Linked to Age-Related Macular Degeneration
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 09, 2013 09:34 AM EDT
Loss of an anti-aging gene might be responsible for age-related macular degeneration which is a major cause of blindness in the elderly, a study finds. The anti-aging gene induces retinal degeneration in mice.
'Happy Hormone’ Gene Could Be The Key To Successful Marriage
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 09, 2013 09:32 AM EDT
Success of your marriage is in your DNA, a new research suggests. A gene involved in the regulation of the “happy hormone” called serotonin can predict the extent to which out emotions can affect our relationships.
A Cure For Jetlag? Scientists Identified A Particular Gene that could be the Answer
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 30, 2013 02:21 PM EDT
Scientists from Oxford University identified a gene that could help prevent jetlag.http://www.cell.com/issue?pii=S0092-8674(13)X0018-2
Altering Single Gene May Increase Human LIfespan by 16 Years
By Christine Hsu | Aug 29, 2013 12:03 PM EDT
Lowering the expression of a single gene may help extend the average human lifespan by 16 years, new research suggests.

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