Search For "genetic variant"
Researchers identify genetic variants that reduce risk of Alzheimer's dise
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 5 (ANI): In a breakthrough genetic study, researchers identified new genetic variants that appear to protect against Alzheimer's disease.
Read More
Taller people may develop atrial fibrillation: Study
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 15 : Taller people are more likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other complications, says a recent study.
Read More
Study identifies 27 genetic variants associated with disease in multiethni
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 24 (ANI): A recent study has identified 27 new genomic variants associated with conditions such as blood pressure, type II diabetes, cigarette use and chronic kidney disease in diverse populations.
Read More
Genetic variants that protect against obesity could aid new weight loss me
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Apr 22 (ANI): According to recent study researchers have found a gene in people from the UK that protect from obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart diseases. Researchers also claim that the latest discovery could lead to the development of new medicines that could help
Read More
Research finds rare genes linked with Alzheimer disease
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 31 (ANI): For the first time, research has identified two; extremely rare genetic variants associated with Alzheimer disease (AD).
Read More
Scientists find genetic vulnerability to menthol cigarette use
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 16 (ANI): Scientists have now found a genetic variant in people of African descent that significantly increases a smoker's preference for cigarettes containing menthol, a flavour additive.
Read More
Genetic variants behind development of schizophrenia
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 17 (ANI): A new study, led by researchers at the UCL Genetics Institute finds that genetic variants which prevent a neurotransmitter receptor from working properly have been implicated in the development of schizophrenia.
Read More
New genetic find offers hope for asthma sufferers
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): A new study has offered fresh hope for asthma sufferers by identifying a genetic variant that could improve the safety and effectiveness of corticosteroids, drugs that are used to treat a range of common and rare conditions including asthma, and chronic ob
Read More