items tagged with Genetics
Male birth control pill closer with CATSPER1
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-05-02 08:37:27
A drug for male contraception is progressing a bit faster these days thanks to a gene called CATSPER1.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-05-02 08:37:27
A drug for male contraception is progressing a bit faster these days thanks to a gene called CATSPER1.
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Deadly mutated breast cancer gene discovered
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-01-07 10:03:10
Mutations in the metadherin (MTDH) gene have been found to increase the risk of the various forms of breast cancer, according to U.S. researchers from Princeton University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-01-07 10:03:10
Mutations in the metadherin (MTDH) gene have been found to increase the risk of the various forms of breast cancer, according to U.S. researchers from Princeton University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
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Possible cure for premature baldness is beautiful
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-01-05 11:00:15
The gene known as HR has been discovered to be responsible for premature hair loss in families with congenital atrichia or MUHH. The discovery of this DNA mutation by Chinese researchers may one day help to find a cure for the disease and for baldness in general.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-01-05 11:00:15
The gene known as HR has been discovered to be responsible for premature hair loss in families with congenital atrichia or MUHH. The discovery of this DNA mutation by Chinese researchers may one day help to find a cure for the disease and for baldness in general.
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Gene sources of human metabolic rates found
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-29 09:44:57
According to a German-led research study, four genes were found that control the rate at which humans burn food, what is called their metabolic rate. Their discovery is likely to help doctors better diagnosis and treat medical problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-29 09:44:57
According to a German-led research study, four genes were found that control the rate at which humans burn food, what is called their metabolic rate. Their discovery is likely to help doctors better diagnosis and treat medical problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
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Male birth defect may be linked to hairspray
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-11-23 11:38:09
A European study reports that the common genetic birth defect hypospadias may occur more frequency when the male baby’s mother is a hairdresser or beauty therapist while pregnant, or is associated with an occupation that involves the use of excessive amounts of hair spray.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-11-23 11:38:09
A European study reports that the common genetic birth defect hypospadias may occur more frequency when the male baby’s mother is a hairdresser or beauty therapist while pregnant, or is associated with an occupation that involves the use of excessive amounts of hair spray.
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U.S. researchers decode first complete genome sequence of a cancer
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-08 09:10:11
The first complete DNA sequencing of a cancer genome was performed successfully at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The success could likely lead to more specialized diagnoses and treatments for cancers.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-08 09:10:11
The first complete DNA sequencing of a cancer genome was performed successfully at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The success could likely lead to more specialized diagnoses and treatments for cancers.
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Men with multiple mates (loose zippers) add to human diversity
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-05 11:32:10
A U.S. study has stated that men who sire children with many different women are primarily responsible for the wide genetic diversity seen around the world. As The Rolling Stones once stated, these men have gotten their "ya-ya's out!”
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-05 11:32:10
A U.S. study has stated that men who sire children with many different women are primarily responsible for the wide genetic diversity seen around the world. As The Rolling Stones once stated, these men have gotten their "ya-ya's out!”
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Two similar studies locate second genetic bald spot
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-10-13 10:48:29
A German-led study and a British/American-led study have both found a second gene locus location that is responsible for alopecia, or hair loss. Can we screen men now for male pattern baldness? Can we prevent hair loss now?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-10-13 10:48:29
A German-led study and a British/American-led study have both found a second gene locus location that is responsible for alopecia, or hair loss. Can we screen men now for male pattern baldness? Can we prevent hair loss now?
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Live longer and healthier with gene FOX03a
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-09-26 16:28:16
Some people just live longer and now Hawaiian researchers know why. They found that some people are born with a gene called FOX03a. Lucky folks!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-09-26 16:28:16
Some people just live longer and now Hawaiian researchers know why. They found that some people are born with a gene called FOX03a. Lucky folks!
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Genetically modified wheat to Australia?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2008-06-28 08:51:39
Under the drought conditions present in Australia, scientists are testing genetically modified wheat that is drought-resistant. Will Australia accept such GM wheat?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2008-06-28 08:51:39
Under the drought conditions present in Australia, scientists are testing genetically modified wheat that is drought-resistant. Will Australia accept such GM wheat?
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ABC NewsRadio axes StarStuff program – why?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-06-26 09:14:48
ABC NewsRadio, Australia’s only 24 hour continuous news service, has axed one of its longest running programs because it wants to divert funding elsewhere. The program? StarStuff, the only space, science, astronomy and cosmology show on Australian radio. What a shame!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-06-26 09:14:48
ABC NewsRadio, Australia’s only 24 hour continuous news service, has axed one of its longest running programs because it wants to divert funding elsewhere. The program? StarStuff, the only space, science, astronomy and cosmology show on Australian radio. What a shame!
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Key to living 100 years: compress disabilities
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-02-13 08:15:56
According to Boston researchers, the key to living one hundred years is not necessarily the act of avoiding age-related diseases (morbidity) but the avoidance of those disabilities for as long as possible (compression of disease).
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-02-13 08:15:56
According to Boston researchers, the key to living one hundred years is not necessarily the act of avoiding age-related diseases (morbidity) but the avoidance of those disabilities for as long as possible (compression of disease).
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Venter Lab creates first synthetically made genome
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-01-28 08:58:09
Scientists at the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) have created the first synthetic genome by working with Mycoplasma genitalium, the smallest organism known to live on its own, with only 485 genes.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-01-28 08:58:09
Scientists at the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) have created the first synthetic genome by working with Mycoplasma genitalium, the smallest organism known to live on its own, with only 485 genes.
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Columbus probably brought syphilis to Europe from New World
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-01-24 08:28:49
According to an Emory University (Atlanta) study, Christopher Columbus and his men may have left the New World with the bacteria that causes syphilis and returned to Europe with it—causing the spread of venereal syphilis.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-01-24 08:28:49
According to an Emory University (Atlanta) study, Christopher Columbus and his men may have left the New World with the bacteria that causes syphilis and returned to Europe with it—causing the spread of venereal syphilis.
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Bugs Bunny now eats Super Carrots
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-01-16 09:39:08
A new genetically-engineered carrot has been developed by Baylor College and Texas A&M researchers that help eaters absorb much more calcium than a normal carrot.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-01-16 09:39:08
A new genetically-engineered carrot has been developed by Baylor College and Texas A&M researchers that help eaters absorb much more calcium than a normal carrot.
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Stem cell research: Where does your U.S. state stand?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse
Category: The Science Blog
2008-01-15 10:06:24
Do you favor or reject embryonic stem cell research? And, just as important: does your state favor or reject the researching and funding of stem cells in the United States?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse
Category: The Science Blog
2008-01-15 10:06:24
Do you favor or reject embryonic stem cell research? And, just as important: does your state favor or reject the researching and funding of stem cells in the United States?
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Stem cells produced without destroying embryo
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-01-12 09:35:44
U.S. researchers at Advanced Cell Technology have developed a method to make embryonic stem cells that do not harm mice embryos. It is likely that the method can be applied to human embryos.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-01-12 09:35:44
U.S. researchers at Advanced Cell Technology have developed a method to make embryonic stem cells that do not harm mice embryos. It is likely that the method can be applied to human embryos.
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U.S. study shows English settlers to New World brought colon cancer
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-06 09:27:03
Researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at The University of Utah (Salt Lake City) have located two family lines in the United States—one in Utah and one in New York—that carry an increased risk of colon cancer from one common ancestor.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-06 09:27:03
Researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at The University of Utah (Salt Lake City) have located two family lines in the United States—one in Utah and one in New York—that carry an increased risk of colon cancer from one common ancestor.
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U.S. advisors pit evolution against intelligent design
Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse
Category: The Science Blog
2008-01-04 09:35:56
Scientific advisers to the U.S. government have released the third edition of the book “Science, Evolution, and Creationism,” which emphasizes the importance of teaching evolution in public schools. It adds controversy as to what should be taught as science.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse
Category: The Science Blog
2008-01-04 09:35:56
Scientific advisers to the U.S. government have released the third edition of the book “Science, Evolution, and Creationism,” which emphasizes the importance of teaching evolution in public schools. It adds controversy as to what should be taught as science.
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Reprogramming cells may be as effective as stem cells
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2007-12-26 13:55:39
U.S. researchers have found that mature but defective skin cells in mice can be reprogrammed to eliminate sickle-cell anemia. The process may in the future be used to cure diseases in humans instead of using immature stem cells.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2007-12-26 13:55:39
U.S. researchers have found that mature but defective skin cells in mice can be reprogrammed to eliminate sickle-cell anemia. The process may in the future be used to cure diseases in humans instead of using immature stem cells.
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