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Mystery from twins
Born with eggs, there are identical DNA sets, but not all identical twins and eggs. Why is there such a phenomenon?
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Monkeys have genes against diseases of the century
A gene in the monkey's body helps their bodies produce many vaccines against the immunodeficiency virus (SIV) in monkeys. This finding could help scientists study vaccin…
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Nerve cell regeneration of mental patients
Researchers have successfully developed neurons from people with schizophrenia for use in testing new drugs and delving into the complex mechanisms of the disease.
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Coffee addiction can be caused by genes
US scientists believe that two genes in the human body can cause some people to drink a lot of coffee every day.
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Leukemia is caused by genes
Three mutant groups of genes cause acute myeloid leukemia, a form of leukemia, that has been discovered by scientists.
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New breakthrough in malaria treatment
Canadian researchers have found a way to industrially produce artemisinin, the main component of the most effective antimalarial drugs available today.
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Detection of genes involved in fatty liver disease
US scientists have discovered five human gene variants, including four new gene variants, linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
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An additional 13 gene variants increase the risk of heart disease
US scientists at Stanford University and colleagues around the world have discovered 13 new gene variants that may increase the risk of heart disease symptoms.
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Detecting a mutant gene causes bone disorder
Scientists have discovered a single mutant gene that causes Hajdu-Cheney syndrome, a disorder that causes progressive bone loss and osteoporosis, which causes bones to b…
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Don't expect a genetic breakthrough soon
Ten years after the publication of the results of the human genome, scientists have yet to find any drugs to restore genes to humans.
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Detection of genes that cause sleepwalking
Sleepwalking may be hereditary. This is the conclusion of scientists from Washington University (USA).
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Detecting a mutant gene can prevent cancer from spreading
Scientists have discovered one
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Two more genes related to heart disease were discovered
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania (USA) said they have discovered two new genes related to heart disease, bringing the total number of genes related to heart…
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Detection of proteins that control immune cells
Research published on January 16 in the Journal of Natural Immunity shows that scientists have discovered a protein that acts as a
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Cigarettes attack the gene in just a few minutes
In just a few minutes smoking can cause genetic diseases, related to cancer. This finding by American scientists is a warning for people who are intending to smoke.