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Risk of cataract might rise due to cholesterol-lowering genes: Research
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): According to the findings of a recent study, individuals with genetic variations linked to statin medications appear to have an increased risk of developing cataracts and having cataract surgery.
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'So lucky to have you and your genetics', Tiger Shroff wishes his dad on F
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 19 (ANI): Bollywood's newest action star Tiger Shroff shared a picture of his father Jackie Shroff and penned a heartfelt message to mark the occasion of Father's Day.
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Study finds new algorithm that can identify people with Kidney disease ris
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New York [US], June 19 (ANI): A new algorithm can analyse thousands of mutations across the genome and determine a person's risk of getting chronic kidney disease, according to a recent study.
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Genetic algorithm could predict risk of kidney disease decades before onse
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Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): A new study by the Columbia University Irving Medical Center suggests that by analyzing thousands of genetic risk variants, a new algorithm may be able to predict your risk of developing chronic kidney disease decades before the onset.
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Cholesterol-lowering gene changes might increase cataract risk: Research
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 15 (ANI): People who have genetic variations associated with lowering LDL cholesterol similar to statin medications appear to have an increased risk of developing cataracts and having cataract surgery, according to new research.
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Study finds seven healthy practises linked to lower risk of dementia in pe
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Minnesota [US], June 15 (ANI): According to new research by the American Institute of Neurology, seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the incidence of dementia in persons with the highest hereditary risk.
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Mechanism linking mutations in the 'dark matter' of the genome to cancer:
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 14 (ANI): A research study by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sheds light on that mystery, providing clues that may link mutations to epigenetic changes, and may point to potential drug targets to reduce the risk for people born with certain genetic mutations.
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New research shows UK Biobank's potential to provide information on geneti
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Dublin [Ireland], June 14 (ANI): A new study at the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, which investigates population genetics across Europe, analyzed the clear ancestors of people living in the United Kingdom. This knowledge may be useful for future health research on the genet
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Researchers find detailed genetic roadmap of glaucoma
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Washington [US], June 12 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Melbourne found a detailed generic roadmap of glaucoma. The roadmap will help researchers to develop new drugs to combat the disease.
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Study: Most 'silent' genetic mutations are harmful
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Washington [US], June 10 (ANI): According to a study by the University of Michigan, Point mutations that alter the resulting protein sequences are called nonsynonymous mutations, while those that do not alter protein sequences are called silent or synonymous mutations.
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Study: Enhanced look at intertwined evolutionary histories of polar and br
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Washington [US], June 10 (ANI): A new study by the University at Buffalo provides an enhanced look at the intertwined evolutionary histories of polar bears and brown bears.
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Triple dementia risk associated with multiple heart-related conditions: Re
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Washington [US], June 9 (ANI): According to a largescale new study, having multiple conditions that affect the heart are linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk.
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