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Study explores how genetics influence immunity in type 1 diabetes patients
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 7 (ANI): New insights into how genetic factors affect the body's immune response in type 1 diabetes have recently been found.
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Research: Depression, Alzheimer's disease share genetic roots
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 18 (ANI): A new study has identified common genetic factors in both depression and AD. Importantly, the researchers found that depression played a causal role in AD development, and those with worse depression experienced a faster decline in memory.
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Red meat intake linked to colorectal cancer risk
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], May 22 (ANI): Several non-genetic factors, including greater red meat intake, lower educational attainment, and heavier alcohol use are linked with an increased risk of colorectal cancer in people under 50, suggested a new study.
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Study links red meat intake, poor education to colorectal cancer risk
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], May 20 (ANI): Several non-genetic factors-including greater red meat intake, lower educational attainment, and heavier alcohol use are associated with an increase in colorectal cancer in people under 50, suggest the findings of a new study.
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Study shows Ferret resistance to SARS-CoV-2 infection
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 16 (ANI): A study of 29 ferrets, which have been shown in laboratory studies to be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, in a home with constant exposure to two human adults with symptomatic disease, one of whom was confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, finds no evidence of vir
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Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women puts their children at risk of ADHD
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 23 (ANI): A recent study has shown that apart from genetic factors, low levels of Vitamin D in women during pregnancy can make their children more susceptible to developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Genetics might explain the difference in our ability to ward off gut infec
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], Jan 17 (ANI): Individuals vary in the capability of their immune systems to ward off gut infections due to bacteria viruses and other pathogens, but the latest research suggests that part of this can be explained by genetic factors.
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Genetic factors associated with obesity could protect against diabetes
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): Genetic factors tied to obesity may protect us against diabetes, according to a University of Exeter study published in the journal- Diabetes.
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Adopt these tips for a healthy heart!
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 1 (ANI): Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death in India. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and genetic factors increase the risk of heart diseases.
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Genes are key to academic success: Study
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 8 (ANI): Genetic factors play an important role in the academic performance of kids. A new study explains the substantial influence genes have on academic success, from the start of elementary school to the last day of high school.
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Genetic factors may increase liver damage risk in chronic hepatitis B pati
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] July 28(ANI): Genetic variations may increase the risk of severe liver damage in Caucasians with chronic hepatitis B infection, a new study has found.
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Genes don't affect consumption of calories?
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 22 (ANI): A new study has revealed that there is no clear evidence showing the effect of genetic factors on the consumption of total calories, carbohydrates and fats.
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