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Study focuses on mechanism to explain role of gene mutations in kidney dis
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 5 (ANI): A mechanism that appears to explain how certain genetic mutations give rise to a rare genetic kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome has been uncovered by researchers from the Center for Precision Disease Modeling at the University of Maryland School
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Gene mutation enhances cognitive flexibility in mice
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 29 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have discovered in mice what they believe is the first known genetic mutation to improve cognitive flexibility -- the ability to adapt to changing situations. The research was led by researchers at the National Institute of
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Deadly gene mutation leading to blood cancer identified by researchers
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 2 (ANI): A recent study has linked a variety of blood cancers to a dangerous gene mutation that triggers a chain of biological events which hinders the pathway through which DNA sends instructions to the rest of a cell.
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Scientists unveil drug-duo to fight off cancer
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Texas [USA], Jan 24 (ANI): Scientists have figured out a combination of two drugs that show promise in halting the proliferation of cancer cells that harbour a specific gene mutation.
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Study suggests evolutionary changes in human brain potentially cause anxie
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 26 (ANI): Evolutionary changes in the human brain are the potential cause of anxiety, new research has found.
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Gene that reduces fear, increases social interaction ability found
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 2 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a new type of gene mutation that reduces fear and anxiety and also adds to social interaction in a development that could possibly help alleviate depression and social anxiety, conditions that affect over 300 million people glob
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Gene mutation may fight diabetes and heart disease
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): Turns out, people with the natural gene mutation appear to have an advantage when it comes to diet. Those who eat a high-carbohydrate diet and have this mutation absorb less glucose than those without it.
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Mystery behind rare bone disorder cracked
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr 12 (ANI): A new research has found that a certain gene mutation causes 'dripping candle wax' bone disease.
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Obese people with breast cancer gene have increased DNA damage
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Mar 19 (ANI): It is found that in BRCA (BReast CAncer gene) mutation carriers, obesity is linked with increased DNA damage.
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Researchers discover how gene mutation triggers immune disease
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Feb 1 (ANI): According to a recent research, a group of scientists have found how a gene mutation affects T cell function to promote immune disorders.
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Now, a blood test that can screen eight cancer types
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 20 (ANI): Researchers have developed a non-invasive blood test that can screen eight common types of cancer long before symptoms appear.
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