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Decode the 115-year-old woman's genome
The entire gene sequence of the old man who lived to 115 years of age has been decoded in the laboratory, allowing scientists to further study longevity.
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Decoding the gene that causes the Black Death
A group of scientists from Britain, Germany and the US has just announced that they have deciphered the genome of the bacterium causing the Black Death, the worst plague…
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Mapping the first gene of 5hmC molecule in human embryonic stem cells
Stem cell researchers at UCLA, USA, have completed the first genome map of a DNA modification called 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) in human embryonic stem cells, and fo…
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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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Detects genes that control the signal of the heart rate
The international team of scientists has analyzed the entire genome of tens of thousands of people who have detected genes that control heart rate signals.
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For the first time, map the Japanese genome
Scientists extracted DNA in the blood of a Japanese male, then successfully mapped the genome map for five months.
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Finding genes that are involved in height development in humans
Geneticists are learning how the gene controls the development of human height. The short answer is that there are at least 180 different common gene variants involved.…
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Discovering a variety of gene variants that cause heart disease
A moment of sweeping the genome of 100,000 people has discovered many gene variants that increase two types of blood fats that are thought to cause heart disease.
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5 breakthrough medical advances in the decade
125 experts in many medical fields around the world agreed to select the five most influential medical advances of the decade.
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The mystery of anti-aging genes
The plan to genome sequence of 1,000 healthy elderly people can shed light on gene variants that help people avoid aging manifestations, including heart disease, cancer,…
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Virus helps safe pregnancy
According to an article in Microbiology Today, the DNA sequence in the human genome is derived from an ancient virus infection. It has some surprising effects on the hum…
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Decoding the genome of oral pathogens
Virginia State University researchers have decoded the genome of bacteria that are often present in the mouth of healthy people, which can cause a deadly heart infection…
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Detection of genes that help stop smoking
Scientists have for the first time identified the link between genes and the ability to successfully quit smoking. Through the discovery of the genome of cigarette smoke…
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Explain the two main mysteries in genetics of genomes
Researchers from the University of California, San Diago (UCSD), medical school and Ludwig Cancer Research Institute have identified a group of proteins that form chromo…
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Genetic map: a new tool for malaria research
An international team of scientists has announced the completion of a large genome map that represents the genetic variation of human malaria parasites of the Plasmodium…