Genetic link

According to a new study by a psychologist at the University of Arkansas, variation in a specific gene may be linked to traits beneficial for bonding and relationship satisfaction in the early years of a marriage. Recent…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) – Researchers at Vanderbilt University have found a way to identify COVID-19 patients who are at greatest risk of pneumonia.Vanderbilt researchers have conducted studies on more than 85,000 patients, and researchers…

An association between transmembrane protein 108 and bipolar disorder was found in Han Chinese participants in a genome-wide association study published in JAMA Psychiatry. Most genome-wide association studies have been…

BENGALURU: Scientists and doctors in several cities in India and the United States claim to have provided the first evidence of a shared genetic link between cardiomyopathy (condition of the heart muscle causing failure) and metabolic…

Those of us who live free from the chronic pain caused by endometriosis can only imagine what a life of constant discomfort looks like. Depression can look like inevitable consequence, risking hypotheses that distract us from the search…

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates. A team of Malaysian scientists have discovered human genes linked to the growth of oral cancer that could help develop better treatments for…

Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine have discovered a molecular mechanism that causes a "jam" of enzymes traveling up and down neural axons, leading to the build-up of beta-amyloid - a key feature and cause of Alzheimer's…

Norman swan: For something that affects one in three women and costs those affected about $ 30,000 per year in lost labor and health costs, we don't know enough about endometriosis. This is when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus…

Scientists at the Roslin Institute and the Center for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) found that domestication had "comparable effects" on regions of the genetic makeup of cattle and water buffalo, associated with…

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More people die from suicide in Australia each year than from cancer, and a lot of work is done to uncover the underlying causes, both mental and physical.Professor James Scott, head of QIMR's mental health program as well as a practicing…

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DNA gleaned from a fragment of a human tooth approximately 14,000 years old suggests that the people inhabiting a surprisingly large part of Asia were the ancestors of the early Americans. This tooth, unearthed at a site just…

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UCLA genomics research uses statistics - rather than ancient DNA - to go back over 600,000 years Leticia Ortiz…

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This is an MRI of the brain. Credit: Lancaster University Researchers at Lancaster University have discovered, for the first time, how a genetic alteration that increases the risk of developing autism and Tourette's effects on the brain.…

Asthma has long been associated with a lower quality of life due to reduced activity and increased psychological stress.1 Indeed, all of the identified links between asthma and mental health have been mostly unidirectional, with asthma…

Researchers provide clues as to whether there is a causal association between stress exposure and a predisposition to drug abuse.SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERSIt is commonly accepted – and well supported by evidence and anecdotal reports – that…

A study from the University of Washington suggests that a genetic mutation can lead to some cases of SIDS. Photo by ramosiquitios/Pixabay October 11 (UPI) -- A genetic abnormality may be responsible for some cases…

The researchers looked at a particular mutation in a gene linked to Parkinson's.Canadian researchers believe mutations in 1 gene are likely responsible for an increased risk of Parkinson's disease (PD), as well as Crohn's and leprosy,…

By Lindsey Tanner | Associated press CHICAGO - The largest study of its kind has found new evidence that genes contribute to same-sex sexual behavior, but it echoes research that says there aren't specific genes that make people…

Picture by MaxPixel/Victor TangermannToday, we use sophisticated methods, such as DNA testing, AI analysis and high-tech treatments, to understand brain disorders such as depression, Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. But there's still!-->!-->…

News New research showing a genetic link to the eating disorder may help reduce stigma and facilitate treatment.…

With less IL-6 and IL-17, the Hmong are less able to fight blastomycosis, Klein said. UW to Launch First Cell Therapy Study for Kidney Transplant…

April 10, 2019Tinnitus, more commonly known as ringing in the ears, is a serious audiological and neurological condition that affects nearly 50 million Americans. Exposure to noise and music are major environmental risk factors for…

Family planning : Parents of an autistic child can choose not to have any more children. Nadezhda1906 / iStock Children who have an older sibling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of…

According to researchers, being overweight can cause depression, the effects of which are largely psychological.While previous studies have shown that obese people are more likely to suffer from depression, it is not clear whether this is…

Lifestyle issues, such as obesity, smoking, and stress, are still factors, but this finding could lead to new genetic treatments.Share on PinterestFuture treatments could target specific genes as a treatment for erectile dysfunction.…

A study has found that there is a genetic link between two deadly diseases involving the lungs - interstitial and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Picture by pixabay October 22…

By studying the genome of a kind of octopus that is not known for being kind to its peers, and then testing its behavioral response to a popular mood-modifying drug called MDMA or "ecstasy," scientists say they have found preliminary…

People genetically at risk for schizophrenia are also more likely to smoke pot, according to a new study released Monday.Scientists used data from 23andMe volunteers to find a genetic link between cannabis use and schizophrenia. The…

Two populations of pygmies on the same tropical island. One died out tens of thousands of years ago; the other still lives there. Are they related? It's a simple question that took years to answer. As no one was able to recover the DNA…

Rare genetic mutations associated with impaired respiratory muscles are more common in children who die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (also known as "sudden infant death syndrome") than in healthy controls, suggesting a possible…

A new study has found certain genes that predispose a person to developing insomnia or sleeping problems. This was one of the largest genome-wide studies undertaken on insomnia. The study by psychiatrist Murray Stein of the…

Story Highlights Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer Men carrying the gene have an increased risk of other types of cancer CNN —…

In his book The genejournalist and physician Siddhartha Mukherjee borrows Richard Dawkins' description of genes not as 'plans' corn 'receipts' which specify the processes inside our body, calling them 'formula for forms.' Our understanding…

Genetic studies in mice point to a protein called POU6F2, which can modulate corneal thickness, as a possible risk factor for glaucoma in humans, report Eldon Geisert of Emory University and colleagues on 25 january in PLOS Genetics.…

What makes your skin color darker or lighter? Scientists say it's in your genes and have made a genetic link with skin color. In keeping with the diversity of its population groups, Indians also exhibit a wide range of different skin…

People who inherit genetic changes that alter how their immune systems work are at increased risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a major new study. Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research in London have identified six…

Father figures: Studying men with autoimmune disease may point to genetic contributions to autism risk in their children.PeopleImages/iStock Men and women with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of having an…

New genetic study is fueling debate over muscle pain reported by many people taking popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. About 60% of people of European descent carry a genetic variant that can make them more…

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), characterized by chronic recurrent inflammation of the intestine, is a common problem in the industrialized world. However, how IBD develops remains unknown. There is currently no cure, and treatment…

By Robert Preidthealth day reporterFRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they have found a potential genetic link to a child's higher risk of middle ear infections.These painful infections are the most common reason…

Whether you call them redheads, devil's offspring, or just plain sexy, be sure to call redheads out of the sun, because with their fiery tresses comes a powerful propensity to develop melanoma, a form particularly fatal from skin…

At the culmination of a seven-year project, Peichel and his team have now identified the gene responsible for these behavioral differences – schooling or unschooling – between marine and freshwater sticklebacks. The research team…

From minor acts of rebellion like quitting school to more serious experimentation with illicit substances, the teenage years can be a stressful time for parents. But what if your child goes beyond the odd cigarette behind the bike shed or…

A number of indigenous people in the Amazon rainforest may in part be descended from the peoples of the Pacific, the researchers say.It remains a mystery as to when and how this genetic signature of a group from…

Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh was believed to suffer from schizophrenia and musician Kurt Cobain was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The incidence of such conditions in creative individuals has led researchers to speculate…

The ancient Greeks were the first to take stock. Shakespeare also mentioned the prospect. But Lord Byron was perhaps the most blunt of all: "We in the business are all mad," he told the Countess of Blessington, casting a suspicious eye…

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Child prodigies and their autistic family members may share a genetic link, according to results posted online for the April issue of Human heredity. “We were very excited,” Ohio…

Researchers have discovered the first evidence of a genetic link between the prodigy and autism. Scientists found that the child prodigies in their sample share some of the same genetic variations with people with autism. These shared…

In the largest genetic study to date of a difficult immunodeficiency disorder, scientists have identified a gene that may be a "missing link" between overactive and underactive immune activity. The candidate gene also plays a key role in…

April 22, 2015 The likelihood of being bitten by mosquitoes may be linked to our genes, according to a twin study co-authored by a University of Florida scientist. Research from the University of Florida and the London School of Hygiene…

There are many reasons why people gain different amounts of weight and why fat is stored in different parts of their body. Now, researchers are pointing to a genetic reason for a tendency to gain weight. Their findings, which are part of…

In a collaboration involving 13 institutions around the world, researchers have innovated to understand the causes of autism. The results are published in Cell magazine July 3, 2014: “Disruptive CHD8 mutations define a…

The first study showing that the adverse effects of fried foods can vary depending on an individual's genetic makeup has been published today. People with a genetic predisposition to obesity have a higher risk of obesity and chronic…

A new study suggests that, at least in mice, the most important factor causing autism is probably an individual's genes. Scientists have long puzzled over the causes of autism, with many suggesting that exposure to toxins and pollution…

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Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have discovered a link between a specific gene and the way men bond with their partners. The results, which are presented in the scientific journal PNAS, may lead to a better understanding of issues such…