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Study finds new ways to prevent, treat type 2 diabetes
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Pancreatic cells, like human cells, have a limit to how much stress they can handle before they start to break down. Through overstimulation of these cells, certain stresses like inflammation and hyperglycemia lead to the onset of type 2 diabetes.
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Study finds connection between thousands of gene variants, breast and ovar
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Researchers have identified thousands of genetic variants in a gene that could raise an individual's risk of ovarian and breast cancer, opening the door to more accurate risk assessment and individualised treatment.
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Researchers discover new genetic mutation for congenital thyroid condition
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
A team of researchers discovered a genetic mutation in a non-coding region of DNA that changes thyroid regulation, resulting in a rare type of congenital thyroid abnormality.
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Researchers speed identification of DNA regions that regulate gene express
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have developed an integrated, high-throughput system to better understand and possibly manipulate gene expression for the treatment of disorders such as sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia. The research appears today in the journal Nature
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Researchers find how 'junk' DNA can build different looking butterfly wing
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Ithaca (New York) [US], October 22 (ANI): According to new research, butterfly wing patterns follow a basic plan that is manipulated by non-coding regulatory DNA to create the diversity of wings seen in different species.
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Researchers find DNA linked with physically active lifestyle
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], September 8 (ANI): Researchers from Uppsala University identified DNA regions connected with physical activity or leisure screen usage in a big worldwide investigation. The findings show the benefits of physical activity for health and imply that a more sedentary lifestyl
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