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Researchers discover genetic risks for type of heart attack largely affect
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A team of researchers have identified new genes associated with an increased risk of a type of heart attack that primarily affects young to middle-aged women.
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Placenta plays an important role in genetic risk of schizophrenia: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A recent study headed by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development found that more than 100 genes linked to the risk of schizophrenia appear to induce disease owing to their activity in the placenta rather than the developing brain.
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Study reveals placenta plays an important role in genetic risk of schizoph
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to a new study led by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development, more than 100 genes linked to the risk of schizophrenia appear to cause sickness due to their activity in the placenta rather than the developing brain.
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Head trauma, PTSD may enhance impact of genetic variants on Alzheimer's ri
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Until now, no one has studied the concurrent impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and genetic risk factors in a large cohort.
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Study reveals genetic risk for Dementia among people of African descent
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a research published in the journal 'Molecular Psychiatry', scientists discovered many instances where gene variations may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among people of African ancestry.
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Researchers reveal traumatic brain injury, PTSD strong associations with A
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The influence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and genetic risk factors in a large cohort have never been studied simultaneously in the medical community.
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Study reveals why Alzheimer's disease destroys specific areas of brain
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A study revealed why certain parts of the brain are particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer's damage. It comes down to the gene APOE, the greatest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The parts of the brain where APOE is most active are the areas that sustain the most damage, they found
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Scientists identify genetic variants linked to increased risk of developin
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 9 (ANI): Scientists have completed the largest study of families affected by Hodgkin lymphoma and identified novel variants linked to cancer predisposition.
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Study: Brain activity differs in young people with genetic risk of mental
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 3 (ANI): According to a study, young people with a genetic alteration that raises the risk of mental illnesses have significantly different brain activity during sleep.
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Brain activity during sleep differs in young people with genetic risk of p
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 31 (ANI): Young people living with a genetic alteration that increases the risk of psychiatric disorders have markedly different brain activity during sleep, a new study shows.
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Study: Physical and mental activities helps to reduce risk of dementia
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Minneapolis [US], July 30 (ANI): The risk of dementia may be reduced by engaging in physical and mental tasks like household chores, exercise, and socialising. In addition to examining the impacts of these activities, the study also examined the effects of mental activities and the usage of
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Study finds healthy lifestyle can balance high genetic risk for stroke
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 23 (ANI): According to a recent study, persons who are genetically prone to stroke can cut their risk by up to 43 per cent by leading a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle.
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