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Research Identifies Genetic Connections Between Addiction Risk And Lower Levels Of Education
New research reveals shared gene variants that link higher addiction risk with lower educational attainment, raising substance use disorder risk by up to 66% and highlighting the need for stronger prevention strategies.
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Study Reveals Independent Role Of Alzheimers Gene In Triggering Delirium
Having the gene variant "APOE e4" is said to increase one's risk of developing the ageing-related Alzheimer's disease. However, the gene has a distinct, direct role to play in causing delirium
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Are Your Genes The Real Reason Why You Struggle With Weight Loss? Study Explains
A global study identifies new rare and common gene variants that contribute to obesity and related diseases.
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Women Possibly Twice At Risk Of Depression Than Men: Study
A study has found 6,000 gene variants responsible for causing depression among women, in addition to the 7,000 of those shared with men, potentially explaining why the risk is double in women.
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What Produces 1:1 Sex Ratio In Humans? A New Genetic Study Looks For Clues
A new paper searches huge human data sets for gene variants that throw the 1:1 sex ratio off balance, and test the biological and theoretical rules of sex ratio.
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Genetic Defences Against Alcohol Linked To Heart Disease And Mental Health, Study Finds
A comprehensive exploration of 3 million records has unveiled significant connections between gene variants influencing alcohol use and a range of non-alcohol-related health conditions.
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Scientists Identify 4 New Genes Linked With Breast Cancer, Most Variants Rare
Four new genes associated with breast cancer that may help identify women increased risk of the disease have been identified. However, these only explain a minority of the genetic risk.
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Multi-Drug Resistant Bacterial Gene Found In Hospital Waste: University
Researchers at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have identified a new variant of a multi-drug resistant bacterial gene in samples collected from sewage water discharge of a hospital in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
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Researchers In Sweden Identify Gene Variant That Protects Against Covid
Researchers have identified a specific gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection. An international team led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden pinpointed the variant by studying people of different ancestries.
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Nearly 80-85% Covid Cases In Tamil Nadu Of Omicron Variant: Minister
Nearly 80-85% of Covid cases reported in Tamil Nadu were people who had 'S' gene drop in their samples, indicating contraction of Omicron variant while remaining 15-20% was Delta variant, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said on Sunday.
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No Evidence To Suggest That Existing Vaccines Don't Work On Omicron: Centre
There is no evidence to suggest that existing vaccines do not work on Omicron variant of coronavirus, though some of the mutations reported on spike gene may decrease the efficacy of existing vaccines, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
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"It Was Scary": How South African Scientists Spotted Omicron Variant
On Friday Nov. 19, Raquel Viana, Head of Science at one of South Africa's biggest private testing labs, sequenced the genes on eight coronavirus samples - and got the shock of her life.
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Scientists Have Found 10 New Cancer Risk Genes; All You Need To Know About Genetics And Cancer
Genetics and cancer: With the help of data which was available publically, researchers have been able to identify 10 new genes which are predisposed to ovarian and breast cancer among others.
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A Breakthrough Study Reveals 72 New Breast Cancer Gene Variants
Scientists hope to be able to test for the new genetic variants in order to inform preventative approaches and treatment for women who may be at a higher risk of breast cancer.
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Multi-Gene Test May Better Predict Who Will Suffer From Dementia
A new test that combines the effects of over two dozen gene mutations - which individually lead to only a small increased risk of Alzheimer's disease - can better predict who will suffer from dementia or cognitive decline, scientists say.
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Research Identifies Genetic Connections Between Addiction Risk And Lower Levels Of Education
New research reveals shared gene variants that link higher addiction risk with lower educational attainment, raising substance use disorder risk by up to 66% and highlighting the need for stronger prevention strategies.
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Study Reveals Independent Role Of Alzheimers Gene In Triggering Delirium
Having the gene variant "APOE e4" is said to increase one's risk of developing the ageing-related Alzheimer's disease. However, the gene has a distinct, direct role to play in causing delirium
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Are Your Genes The Real Reason Why You Struggle With Weight Loss? Study Explains
A global study identifies new rare and common gene variants that contribute to obesity and related diseases.
-
Women Possibly Twice At Risk Of Depression Than Men: Study
A study has found 6,000 gene variants responsible for causing depression among women, in addition to the 7,000 of those shared with men, potentially explaining why the risk is double in women.
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What Produces 1:1 Sex Ratio In Humans? A New Genetic Study Looks For Clues
A new paper searches huge human data sets for gene variants that throw the 1:1 sex ratio off balance, and test the biological and theoretical rules of sex ratio.
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Genetic Defences Against Alcohol Linked To Heart Disease And Mental Health, Study Finds
A comprehensive exploration of 3 million records has unveiled significant connections between gene variants influencing alcohol use and a range of non-alcohol-related health conditions.
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Scientists Identify 4 New Genes Linked With Breast Cancer, Most Variants Rare
Four new genes associated with breast cancer that may help identify women increased risk of the disease have been identified. However, these only explain a minority of the genetic risk.
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Multi-Drug Resistant Bacterial Gene Found In Hospital Waste: University
Researchers at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have identified a new variant of a multi-drug resistant bacterial gene in samples collected from sewage water discharge of a hospital in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
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Researchers In Sweden Identify Gene Variant That Protects Against Covid
Researchers have identified a specific gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection. An international team led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden pinpointed the variant by studying people of different ancestries.
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Nearly 80-85% Covid Cases In Tamil Nadu Of Omicron Variant: Minister
Nearly 80-85% of Covid cases reported in Tamil Nadu were people who had 'S' gene drop in their samples, indicating contraction of Omicron variant while remaining 15-20% was Delta variant, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said on Sunday.
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No Evidence To Suggest That Existing Vaccines Don't Work On Omicron: Centre
There is no evidence to suggest that existing vaccines do not work on Omicron variant of coronavirus, though some of the mutations reported on spike gene may decrease the efficacy of existing vaccines, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
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"It Was Scary": How South African Scientists Spotted Omicron Variant
On Friday Nov. 19, Raquel Viana, Head of Science at one of South Africa's biggest private testing labs, sequenced the genes on eight coronavirus samples - and got the shock of her life.
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Scientists Have Found 10 New Cancer Risk Genes; All You Need To Know About Genetics And Cancer
Genetics and cancer: With the help of data which was available publically, researchers have been able to identify 10 new genes which are predisposed to ovarian and breast cancer among others.
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A Breakthrough Study Reveals 72 New Breast Cancer Gene Variants
Scientists hope to be able to test for the new genetic variants in order to inform preventative approaches and treatment for women who may be at a higher risk of breast cancer.
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Multi-Gene Test May Better Predict Who Will Suffer From Dementia
A new test that combines the effects of over two dozen gene mutations - which individually lead to only a small increased risk of Alzheimer's disease - can better predict who will suffer from dementia or cognitive decline, scientists say.
