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Scientists aim to decode genetic roots of mental illness
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
To get to the bottom of this, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) initiated a consortium called SSPsyGene (sspsygene.ucsc.edu) in 2023, uniting research teams from renowned US universities with the joint goal of characterising the genetic origins of NPD, focusing on 250 selected h
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Study finds how dietary restraint reduces effects of genetic risk of obesi
Updated : 2 years, 5 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, 5 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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Genes indicating risk for Alzheimer's identified using novel testing metho
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The study, which was published today in the journal 'Science', outlined the new and revised model for the identification of risk genes for Alzheimer's disease.
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Study of genetics discovers new acne risk genes, provides hope for new tre
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
London [England], February 7 (ANI): The thing that everyone hates but can't get rid of overnight, is undoubtedly, acne. People spend money on every possible facewash, serum or scrub that can help them get rid of it. Now, a recent study of the genetics of acne has identified 29 regions of the
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Neuroprotective mechanism altered by Alzheimer's disease risk genes: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 4 (ANI): The brain has a natural protective mechanism against Alzheimer's disease, and researchers have discovered that gene variants associated with the risk of developing the disease disturb the protective mechanism in ways that can lead to neurodegeneration.
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Working in night shifts may increase cancer risk, reveals study
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 13 (ANI): A novel study led by a team of researchers from the Washington State University has shed light on the clues as to why night shift workers may be at increased risk of developing certain types of cancer compared to those who work regular daytime hours.
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Study factors in genes, cardiovascular health into dementia risk
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Texas [USA], July 21 (ANI): Genes and cardiovascular health each contribute additionally to a person's risk of dementia, according to new research, published in the journal Neurology.
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Researchers identify 104 high-risk genes for schizophrenia
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Apr 23 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have discovered 104 high-risk genes for schizophrenia, by using computational 'framework'.
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