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Study links brain function changes to genetic risk in ADHD diagnosis
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [USA], Apr 1 (ANI): Genetic studies of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show that it takes many common genetic variations combined together in one individual to increase the risk substantially.
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BHU researchers patent new COVID-19 test kit
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 31 (ANI): Researchers at Banaras Hindu University's Department of Molecular and Human Genetics on Tuesday said that they have invented a new coronavirus test kit that can give "accurate results in 5-6 hours".
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Gene mutation enhances cognitive flexibility in mice
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 29 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have discovered in mice what they believe is the first known genetic mutation to improve cognitive flexibility -- the ability to adapt to changing situations. The research was led by researchers at the National Institute of
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Pre-counselling, diagnosis can prevent genetic diseases and disorders in f
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Mar 1 (ANI): Pre-counselling and right diagnosis are a must to prevent genetic diseases and disorders in the future generations, say doctors.
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Awareness rally on Muscular Dystrophy Disease held in Hyderabad
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Feb 29 (ANI): A rally to spread awareness on Muscular Dystrophy Disease (MDD) was organised here in Hyderabad on Friday.
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Study reveals how cardiorespiratory function is related to genetics
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 27 (ANI): Researchers say that the effect of high altitudes on people's breathing and its coordination with the heartbeat is due to genetic differences.
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Researchers find link between genes and ability to exercise
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 27 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a connection between genetic mutation that reduces a patient's ability to exercise effectively.
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Genetically tweaked lettuce to aid bone fracture healing
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 25 (ANI): Sticks and stones may break your bones, but the wonder plant lettuce will make them heal faster.
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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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Stress in young kids separated from parents may leave long-term genetic im
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 23 (ANI): According to a recent study, increased levels of stress hormone cortisol in young children who are separated from their parents, especially mothers, could have a long-term genetic impact on future generations.
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Researchers discover a new mechanism involved in expression of down syndro
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have discovered a new mechanism involved in the expression of down syndrome, one of the main causes of intellectual disability and congenital heart defects in children.
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Influence of genetics on cannabis dependence in adolescent females: Study
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 16 (ANI): Researchers have identified that a variant in a particular gene, that is found in about one-third of people, increases vulnerability to THC in females. It also has a large-scale impact on brain regions and pathways responsible for processing reward.
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