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Study examines how genes influence our eating habits
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In one of the first in-depth studies of diet-related genes, researchers have found over 500 genes that appear to directly influence the foods we eat. The findings herald a big step forward in harnessing a person's genetic makeup to develop precision dietary plans that improve health or ward
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Scientists revive worm frozen 46,000 years ago
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The roundworm, of a previously unknown species, survived 40 meters (131.2 feet) below the surface in the Siberian permafrost in a dormant state known as cryptobiosis, according to Teymuras Kurzchalia, professor emeritus at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dr
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Researchers find genetic locations for increased hidradenitis suppurativa
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Under the skin, painful lumps develop as a result of the chronic inflammatory follicular illness known as hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The armpits, groin, and regions beneath the breasts are common places where the lumps develop as a result of skin rubbing against the skin. The severity of
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Researchers uncover molecular mechanisms of HIV drug resistance
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Researchers from the Salk Institute and the National Institutes of Health have identified the molecular pathways by which the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) develops resistance to dolutegravir, one of the most potent antiviral medications now being used in clinical use to treat HIV.
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Study reveals genes that directly influence what we eat
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers have found over 500 genes that seem to directly impact the foods we eat in one of the first extensive investigations of diet-related genes. The results mark a significant advancement towards harnessing a person's genetic makeup to create precision dietary plans that enhance healt
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Genetic, isotopic analysis provides approach for wildlife conservation pur
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Researchers have applied genetic and isotopic analyses to jaguar scat to investigate the big cats' habitat needs in Belize's Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Preserve. The study demonstrates a novel and noninvasive technique for identifying elusive wildlife's landscape use and conservation needs.
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Study finds how dietary restraint reduces effects of genetic risk of obesi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to new research, persons with obesity risk genes tend to feel more hungry and lose control over their eating, while practicing dietary restrictions may help to reverse this.
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Did you know dietary restraint reduces effects of genetic risk of obesity?
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Obesity risk genes cause people to feel hungrier and lose control of their eating, although practising dietary constraints may help to reverse this.
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Shankar Lalwani, Member of Parliament, launches website on sickle cell ane
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 8: Indore, Madhya Pradesh witnessed a two-day program under the aegis of Ayush Medical Welfare Foundation and Advanced Homeo Health Center & Homoeopathic Medical Research Pvt Ltd Indore to mark Sickle Cell Day. The event aimed to raise public awarene
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Study finds how weaker immune response to viral infections in children wit
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) discovered in a recent study that infants with mitochondrial abnormalities had altered B cell function, which resulted in a weaker and less varied antibody response to viral infections. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research
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Researchers discover new mechanism to understand role of mutations on enzy
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Cancer spreads in devious, almost military ways across the human body. It may, for example, alter our genetic make-up, take over certain cell-to-cell signalling mechanisms, and change essential enzymes to enhance tumour development, resistance to medicines, and expedite spread from the initi
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Base editing can be preferable in curing sickle cell disease: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Scientists found base editing increased fetal hemoglobin production in a new treatment for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. The study was published in the journal, 'Nature Genetics.'
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