Genetic link

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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