Genetic study

A study, the results of which were recently announced, could rekindle the debate over whether former Italian residents migrated from Turkey or not. The decade-long study demonstrated a strong link in the DNA of the…

JENA, GERMANY — According to a statement released by the Max Planck Society, analysis of the genomes of 271 people who lived in the western region of the Czech Republic known as Bohemia between 3,500 and 7,000 years…

A genetic study found that a girl from North Tyneside was wrongly diagnosed with a fatal disease.Addison Black, 5, was born with a brain disease that doctors first said would ultimately cut her life off. Wallsend's daughter was initially…

New genetic analysis tools have identified previously unknown genetic mutations in people diagnosed with various types and subtypes of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, a study reveals. New techniques used to discern different genes and…

China has reportedly opened the world's largest "plateau human genetic resources biological sample bank" on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for medical researchers to study "plateau diseases" and improve the country's health support capabilities…

The most comprehensive study to date on genetic diversity in the Middle East has provided insight into the lives of ancient humans who experienced seismic events such as the development of agriculture and the formation of the…

The most comprehensive study to date of genetic diversity in the Middle East has provided insight into the lives of ancient humans who lived through seismic events, including the formation of the Arabian Desert.The most comprehensive study…

An international group of researchers has completed what they say is the "largest and most diverse" genetic study of type 1 diabetes to date that has enabled them to identify new causal variants and potential drug!-->!-->…

Scientists have completed the largest and most diverse genetic study ever in type 1 diabetes, identifying new drug targets to treat a disease that affects 1.3 million American adults. Several potential drugs are already in…

Scientists have completed the largest and most diverse genetic study ever in type 1 diabetes, identifying new drug targets to treat a disease that affects 1.3 million American adults. Several potential drugs are already in preparation.…

Recent research on a cluster of giant conifers is helping scientists better understand why some trees are able to survive pests, and may help foresters raise trees with the resilience needed to survive in the face of new and…

Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common birth defects. Its causes are mainly genetic. However, it is still not clear exactly which genes are affected. A new international study by the University of Bonn now provides new insights.…

Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common birth defects. Its causes are mainly genetic. However, it is still not clear exactly which genes are affected. A new international study by the University of Bonn now provides…

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The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development and the National Human Genome Research Institute have awarded a team of Yale researchers a grant to study recurrent miscarriages. The nearly $ 8 million…

The genomes of several East Asian populations bear the signature of a viral epidemic that occurred around 900 generations ago, or 25,000 years (28 years per generation), according to a new study published in the journal Current biology.…

Drugs targeting the MAGEA3 gene may help block the growth of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of primary liver cancer and one of the leading causes of cancer death in the country. This is one of the conclusions of a…

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At the mercy of natural selection since the dawn of life, our ancestors adapted, mated, and died, passing on tiny genetic mutations that ultimately made humans what we are today. But evolution is no longer strictly linked to genes,…

AVEIRO, Portugal - For men who spend too much time thinking of the opposite sex, they are often accused of "thinking with the wrong head". Ironically, a new study reveals that when it comes to the human brain, the organ it shares most in…

AVEIRO, Portugal — For men who spend too much time thinking about the opposite sex, they are often accused of "thinking with the wrong head". Ironically, a new study reveals that when it comes to the human brain, the organ it shares the…

By including multi-ethnic participants, a large-scale genetic study identified more regions of the genome linked to traits linked to type 2 diabetes than if the research had been conducted in Europeans alone. The MAGIC…

Research Update May 31, 2021 A new analysis of six sets of genetic data from people from different parts of the world has produced a wealth…

Scientists have sequenced and analyzed the genome of the Kordofan melon (Citrullus lanatus subsp. cordophane), a Sudanese form of melon with a whitish non-bitter pulp, and found the subspecies to be the closest relative of domesticated…

In the most detailed genomic study ever conducted on individuals over 100 years of age, researchers looked at several specific genetic characteristics that appear to confer protection against age-related diseases. Genetic variants…

April 26 (Reuters) - A genome study involving the last remaining populations of the Sumatran rhino - a solitary inhabitant of the rainforest - provides what scientists have called good news on the prospects of saving this critically…

An analysis of gender differences in the genetics of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder indicates that while there is substantial genetic overlap between males and females, there are notable gender…

Ms. Stewart and her daughter both have the disease. Photo: Rhéa Moir.She had no idea participating would save her life.Ms Stewart, 46, now living in Aberdeenshire, volunteered in 2015 for the University of Edinburgh's Viking…

Robyn Williams: It's been a while since we last talked about parrots, sorry about that. And, as you will hear, I'm quite obsessed with our colorful and intelligent birds. The theme this time is pink, and on our first visit to a museum,…

By Maggie Fox, CNN (CNN) - The coronavirus pandemic has hardly happened, according to a new study. Researchers working to show when and how the virus first appeared in China calculate that it likely didn't infect the first human until at…

Scientists have taken a big step forward in their search for the origin of a progressive eye disease that causes vision loss and can lead to a cornea transplant. New keratoconus study by an international team of researchers, including a…

A new study published in the journal Nature Communication indicates a possible genetic association between stomach ulcers and depression. Research conducted by Australia has found a genetic link between susceptibility to peptic ulcer…

Research Update February 22, 2021 A new analysis of genetic datasets has revealed regions of the genome that are linked to both high levels…

More than 3,000 trainee puppies across the UK will have saliva swabs collected in seconds and sent for DNA sequencing. Scientists will then carry out what is believed to be the most in-depth study of canine genes ever undertaken, the Born…

This illustration shows patterns of genetic activity in Granny Smith apples during an experiment to understand why some fruits develop superficial scald. The circles represent the genes; blue genes generally showed less activity over…

In a study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists found that five genes can play a critical role in determining whether a person will suffer from Lewy Body Dementia, a devastating disorder that…

Press releaseTuesday, February 16, 2021A study led by the NIH locates five genes that may play a vital role in Lewy body dementia. In a study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, scientists found that…

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Residents of Cache Valley have a unique opportunity to be part of a global genetic study; an international collaboration between Intermountain Healthcare and deCODE Genetics of Iceland. “This is a large population…

Residents of Cache Valley have a unique opportunity to be part of a global genetic study; an international collaboration between Intermountain Healthcare and deCODE Genetics of…

Precision medicine - using genetic and other biological information to better tailor the treatment of disease - continues to offer intriguing promise. Recently, a team of researchers from the NIA-supported SardiNIA study reported…

Key points to remember The Los Angeles Children's Hospital has conducted the largest pediatric COVID-19 genomic investigation to date.The study reports a possible link between certain mutations in SARS-CoV-2 and the severity of the…

Preeclampsia, usually diagnosed by increased blood pressure and protein in the urine, affects up to 5% of pregnant women. Globally, it contributes to the deaths of around 50,000 women and up to…

A study to understand the structure of the new coronavirus published on Wednesday noted that a new strain of the deadly virus is more contagious. Research led by Houston Methodist Hospital examined 5,000 genomes of…

Scientists in Houston on Wednesday published a study of more than 5,000 genetic sequences of the coronavirus, which reveals the continued build-up of mutations in the virus, one of which may have made it more contagious.This mutation…

Understanding fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), a rare blood vessel disease, is making the leap from the lab to the clinic with new findings on a genetic variant. The researchers discovered the mutation in a gene also associated with classic…

They might have had a reputation for fearsome trade, braids, and raiding, but the Vikings were far from a single group of linen-haired Scandinavian sailors.A genetic study of human remains from the Viking Age not only confirmed that…

An innovative genetic study of protein levels in the blood, conducted by researchers in the MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit (MRC-IEU) at the University of Bristol, demonstrated how genetic data can be used to support the prioritization…

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Comparison between the randomized controlled trial and the “Mendelian randomization” genetic…

“We are very excited about these findings as they strongly suggest that high blood iron levels reduce our healthy life years, and controlling these levels could prevent age-related damage. Discoveries about iron metabolism could also…

After centuries of breeding, tomatoes now come in all shapes and sizes, from cherries to large heirloom fruits. Scientists are trying to determine at the gene level how and why these physical changes occur. Credit: Lippman Lab / CSHL /…

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People who have completed consumer DNA test kits are invited to participate in a study conducted by the University of Bristol and the MRC's Molecular Biology Laboratory (LMB) to find out if risk factors can be predicted. genetics and…

New research by a team of Canadian anthropologists suggests that a famously debunked story about drunk elephants may contain a kernel of truth after all. Researchers have studied a number of mammals for the presence of a genetic mutation…

Transmission electron microscope image of an isolate of the first U.S. case of COVID-19, formerly known as 2019-nCoV. The spherical viral particles, stained blue, contain cross sections through the viral genome, seen as black…

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(This story from February 26 corrects the spelling of the researcher's last name, paragraph 8)WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Red pandas, the bamboo-eaters with bushy tails and red fur that inhabit high Asian forests, are not a single species but…

A new study, the largest of its kind, finds more evidence of the genetic basis of schizophrenia. The results could ultimately lead to the development of new drugs. Share on PinterestResearchers have discovered a new gene that could…

The genome-wide association study was the "largest study ever" looking at genes that may be associated with anxiety, according to Daniel Levey, a postdoctoral associate at Yale School of Medicine and one of the study authors.The study…

Two new genetic studies published this week offer scarce information about the Indus Valley civilization, one of the earliest human civilizations. The work helps to shed light on the origin of these people, who created one of the cradles…

About a third of the world's adult population, including 25 million Britons, will suffer from chronic pain in their lifetime. Chronic pain is defined as acute pain caused by injury or surgery that persists beyond the healing period -…

Height is often inherited, but precise genetic factors have long eluded researchers.Credit: Shomos Uddin / Getty One only needs to look at families to see that size is inherited - and studies…

First genetic study of ancient human remains believed to be Crusaders confirms that the warriors traveled from Western Europe to the Near East, where they mingled and had families with the local…

A meta-analysis of several studies on the genetic background of Tourette syndrome (TS) - a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by chronic involuntary motor and vocal tics - reveals that variants in hundreds of genes, working in…

Hundreds of genes have recently been linked to depression, shedding light on the origins of the condition and highlighting the personality types that may be at risk. The international study, involving more than two million people, is the…

The largest genomic study of parasitic worms to date has identified hundreds of thousands of new genes and predicted many new potential drug and drug targets. Research from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Washington University in St. Louis,…

By studying the effect of genetic variation on lifespan across the human genome, researchers have developed a way to estimate whether an individual can expect to live longer or shorter than average, and have an advanced scientific…

The largest genetic analysis ever performed on more than a million people has identified 535 new genes associated with high blood pressure. The international team included Professor Jo Knight from Lancaster University School of Medicine,…

Lamb stew, hearty and fragrant, cooked until the meat is falling off the bone and served with thick, chewy noodles - this is the type of food that survives the winter cold of northern China.Further south, warmer climates favor more crops.…

Liang Bua Cave on Flores Island, where remains of Homo floresiensis were discovered in 2003. Nearby is a village where pygmies live.…

The largest ever genetic study of human cognition has found more than 1,000 links between people's genes and their educational path.The work, which involved the DNA of 1.1 million people and researchers from 40 institutions, led to a…

The International Consortium for Refractive Error and Myopia (CREAM) recently published the world's largest genetic study of myopia in Natural genetics. Researchers from the Gutenberg Health Study at the Johannes Gutenberg University…

A genome-wide study of the people of Ireland reveals a previously hidden genetic landscape shaped by geography and historical migrations. Ross Byrne and Russell McLaughlin of Trinity College Dublin in Ireland report their findings on…

A major dingo DNA study has found that dingoes most likely migrated to Australia in two separate waves via an ancient land bridge with Papua New Guinea. The discovery has important conservation implications, with the researchers…

A large genetic study aimed at determining how the human genome evolves suggests that natural selection gets rid of harmful genetic mutations that shorten people's lives. The book, published in PLoS Biologyanalyzed the DNA of 215,000…

DNA analysis of 215,000 people suggests that life-shortening variants are selected against. Human populations…

A large international genetic study involving hundreds of thousands of children reveals for the first time that the risk of preeclampsia, a potentially dangerous condition that can occur during pregnancy, is linked to babies' DNA.Share on…

Sounds, such as music and noise, are able to reliably affect individuals' moods and emotions, possibly by regulating brain dopamine, a neurotransmitter strongly involved in emotional behavior and mood regulation. . However, the relationship…

The Romans, Vikings and Normans may have ruled or invaded Britain for hundreds of years, but they barely left a mark on our DNA, the first detailed study of Briton genetics has revealed.Analysis shows that the Anglo-Saxons were the only…