Tag: Gene
Gene codes cracked for strawberries and chocolate
by on Dec.26, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Teams of scientists have cracked the genetic codes of the wild strawberry and a certain type of cacao used to make fine chocolate, work that should help breeders develop better varieties of more mainstream crops.
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Gene Research Sheds Light on Lung Cancer Survival Time
by on Dec.15, 2010, under Health and Fitness
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) — Genes that predict length
of survival and help guide treatment for patients with non-small cell lung
cancer have been identified by U.S. researchers.
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Study finds gene links to common lymphoma cancer
by on Oct.31, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Scientists have found three new gene variations linked to the development of Hodgkin lymphoma, one of the most common cancers in young adults, and say the findings should help in the development of better treatments.
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Cancer: New gene clues point to women's 'silent killers'
by on Sep.19, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Gene detectives said Sunday they had netted a clutch of tipoffs to help identify women with a higher inherited risk of ovarian and breast cancer, dubbed "silent killers" for the stealthy way they claim lives.
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Gene studies zero in on breast, ovarian cancer risk
by on Sep.19, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Scientists have found a region of DNA that can increase or decrease the high chance of breast cancer linked to a particular gene variant — a finding that could help doctors keep a closer eye on women most at risk.
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Japan confirms its first case of new superbug gene
by on Sep.07, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Japan has confirmed the nation’s first case of a new gene in bacteria that allows the microorganisms to become drug-resistant superbugs, detected in a man who had medical treatment in India, a Health Ministry official said Tuesday.
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Austria reports 2 cases of superbug gene
by on Aug.27, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Austria’s health ministry is reporting two cases of a new gene that allows bacteria to become a superbug.
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Experts find gene variants for stomach, gullet cancer
by on Aug.22, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Scientists have identified genetic mutations that appear to be associated with both esophageal and stomach cancer in two studies in China, suggesting they may share similar triggers.
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Longevity gene may also boost memory: study
by on Jul.11, 2010, under Health and Fitness
A gene linked to increased life span through calorie restriction also appears to play a critical role in boosting memory and brain power, according to a study published Sunday.
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Success of Hepatitis C Drugs May Depend on Gene Variant
by on Jun.13, 2010, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) — A genetic variant
associated with poor response to treatment for hepatitis C infection has
been identified by scientists.
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