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Intellectual Disabilities Share Similar Disease Mechanisms

Brain disorders that are responsible for intellectual disabilities may share a common defect despite different genetic causes, according to a recent study.

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The Origins of Chocolate: Cacao Tree Dates Back 10 Million Years

Scientists have taken a closer look at chocolate and the tree it comes from, and have traced back the origins of the plant.

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Gene Therapy For Cystic Fibrosis Yields Promising Results In Mice

Cystic fibrosis (CF)--a genetic disorder that results in buildups of mucus in the body--is caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene.

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What Causes Our Brains to be Human? New Study Reveals Brain Gene Similarities

What makes our brain human? Scientists are beginning to unravel the genetic code underlying its function, and have found a small set of molecular patterns that dominate gene expression in the human brain.

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Newly Discovered Gene Grows Sweeter, Well-Growing Tomatoes

Scientists may have a new method for creating sweeter, well-growing tomatoes.

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Black Widow Spider Webs Capture the Genetics of Spiders and Their Prey

Scientists are learning a bit more about insects thanks to the black widow spider.

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How a Horse Evolved to Resist Staggering Cold Temperatures of -70

Yakutian horses have adapted to staggering cold temperatures of -70 degrees in eastern Siberia. Now, researchers are taking a closer look as to how this occurred.

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Newly Discovered Genes May be Linked to Longer, Healthier Life

Scientists have uncovered the genes that may lead to a longer, healthier life. They've looked at the genomes of three organisms and have found the genes associated with the aging process that all three...

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CRISPR Gene Editing May be More Precise with New Technique

Scientists may have taken one step closer to precise genome editing. They've engineered changes to the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing system that significantly cut down on "off-target"...

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How to Stay Young for Longer: Accidental Drug Discovery Causes Longer Youth

Researchers may have accidentally discovered how to stay younger for longer-at least in worms. A new study reveals that worms administered an antidepressant have increased lifespans of 30 to 40 percent.

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Obesity Alters DNA Methylation Patterns In Sperm

An overweight or obese man's sperm can affect the function of important genes that could be passed on to his future children, according to a recent study.

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Rare Immunodeficiency In Children Restored With Gene Therapy

Children and young adults with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID-X1) are now safe to undergo gene therapy, according to a recent study.

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Chewbaaka the Cheetah Reveals His Species Migrated from America to Africa

It turns out that the cheetah migrated from North America. After taking a closer look at "Chewbaaka," a male Namibian cheetah, researchers have found that this large cat started in America before...

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Breast Density Alone May Not Be A Factor For Breast Cancer Risk

Breast density alone is not thought to be a contributing factor to breast cancer, according to a new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University. The study authors pointed towards age and body fat...

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Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Linked To Gene Variant

A gene variant has been linked to both psychotic symptoms and cognitive impairment in those with bipolar disorder, according to a recent study.

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Viral, Bacterial Infections Can Be Determined Through Gene Expression Pattern

It's now possible to distinguish between viral and bacterial infections, according to a recent study.

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Poverty May Impact Your IQ Depending On Where You Live

A new study examines how genes and environment both play a critical role in shaping an individual's intelligence. The findings are published in the journal Psychological Science.

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Newly Discovered Gene May Create a New Species

Researchers have identified the "hybrid inviability gene," and may have learned a bit more about how new species are born.

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'Precision Weight Loss': Is This The Future Of Dieting?

A diet regimen that works for one person may not work for another.

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Blue-Eyed Humans May All Descend from a Single, Common Ancestor

Do you have blue eyes? You may have more in common than other blue-eyed individuals than you once thought.

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CRISPR Successfully Treats Genetic Disorder in Adult Mammal

CRISPR, the gene editing tool, has long been touted as something that could change the way we treat genetic disorders.

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New Year's Resolutions: Fight Obesity Gene With Exercise

Genetics influence much of our weight and build. However, for those who are overweight or obese, new findings published in the journal Scientific Reports show that being physically active can help to...

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Genes Born By Accident Led To Evolutionary Innovation, Study Reveals

A new study found that a set of new genes born by accident may have led to an evolutionary innovation. This 'accident' led to the creation of novel genes, which developed during the course of evolution.

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Dogs Received Negative Genetic Traits After Being Domesticated

Man's best friend may have received quite a few negative traits after being domesticated.

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How Honey Bees' Altruism Spreads Certain Genes

Scientists have found strong support for the long-standing evolutionary theory of kin selection.

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Iceman Otzi's Genetic Heritage Uncovered: Mother's Line Went Extinct

Scientists have made some new discoveries concerning Iceman Otzi's heritage. Researchers have taken a closer look at the genetic history of a man who lived in the Eastern Alps over 5,300 years ago.

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Your Genes May Determine How Happy Your Country Is

Why are some nations happier than others? It could all be in the genes. Scientists have found that genetic factors should be taken into account when judging national differences in happiness.

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Evolutionary Theory: Scientists Examine Key Aspect Of Evolution

Researchers carried out a detailed study of the 'Meselson effect' where chromosomes in asexual organisms can evolve independently from each other and become quite distinctive over time. A parasite...

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New Technique that Extends the Lifespan of Mice Could Also Apply to Humans

Scientists have developed a method to extend the lifespan of mice by up to 35 percent, and are optimistic about the potential implications of the study for humans.

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Our Genes May be Influenced by the Food We Eat

Could our genes be influenced by the food we eat?

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Aging Linked to Genetics: Essential Hormone is Instrumental in the Aging Process

Scientists may have finally made a link between genetics and aging. Researchers have shown that a hormone instrumental in the aging process is under genetic control.

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The Origin of Peanuts: New Genetic Study Reveals How Humans Cultivated the Food

Where do peanuts come from? Scientists have now traced the roots of the peanut crop back to Bolivia with the help of a "living relic."

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Breakthrough Study Found The "Happiness Genes"

International experts' joint efforts found that happiness can be found in the genes.

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Gene That Prevents Heart Attacks, Stroke Found, Possibly Lead To Drugs That...

The gene stops key plaques in blood vessels from rupturing - a key underlying cause of heart attack and stroke Experts hope Oct4 will also pave the way for new anti-aging drug.

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Frozen Ovaries And Future Options For Fertility: Can Abnormal Genes Be Modified?

About 80 to 90 percent of the eggs are reported to survive and women have about 97 percent chance of having a child.

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Depression Has Its Roots In Human Genes, New Study Finds

A new study has pinpointed genes which are to be blamed for the development of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

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People With Light Colored Eyes Are At A Higher Risk Of Getting Eye Cancer,...

A new study has found that people with fair skin and light colored eyes are at an increased risk of getting eye cancer.

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Scientists Discovers A Genetic Tool To Help Endangered Species Grow In Numbers

With the help of a genetic tool, scientists can now alter the DNA of species. Is there a threat to the environment?

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You Can't Blame Your Genes For Your Extra Pounds, Experts Say

The new study revealed that your DNA has something to do with your weight, but the effect may not be as powerful as you thought.

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Memory Of Heart Attack Can Be Stored In Human Genes Through Epigenetic Changes

A study reveals that many people who had epigenetic changes that occur during the turning on or off the genes had experienced a heart attack.

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Fatty Food Cravings? Blame It On Your Genes

Research shows that fatty food cravings link to a particular gene mutation.

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Children's Intelligence Comes From Their Mothers, Study Reveals

Children's intelligence comes from their mother while the body comes form the father.

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Human Ability To Adapt Is A Result Of Neanderthal Genes

A new study found that the human ability to adapt and survive are results of interbreeding with Neanderthals.

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Siblings Are Responsible For The Child's Bad Behavior More Than Genetics,...

Siblings have a key role in the behavior of the other child more than genes, parents or friends, according to researchers.

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Alcoholism Cure: Gene That Limits Desire To Drink Alcohol Finally Found

A new gene discovery may suppress the urge to drink alcohol. This could lead to the development of drugs needed to treat alcoholism.

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Seahorse: Genetic Secrets Revealed; Scientists Sequence Genetic Genome Of...

Scientists, for the first time, sequenced and studied the genetic genome of the seahorse, gaining new molecular revolutionary results.

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Inuit People Living In The Arctic Are Adapted To Cold, Thanks To Their TBX15...

The Inuit people living in the Arctic and the Native Americans have the TBX15 and WARS2 genes, which help them adapt to extreme cold climate.

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Some Life Continues In The Body Two Days After Death, Study Reveals

The scientists found that there are hundreds of genes still working inside the body of organisms two days after death.

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The Genetics Behind Sexual Dimorphism Unraveled By Scientists

The gene responsible for sexual dimorphism in insects provide new insights into sex-based morphological and anatomical differences.

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Scientists Identify 52 Genes Linked To Intelligence

The discovery of 52 genes linked to intelligence could help the scientists know the interventions good for children who are struggling to learn.

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