Hotspots Found For Chromosome Gene Swapping Dec 5, 2007
20, 2004) Key decisions in the genetic shuffling that occurs before eggs or sperm are formed are made earlier than thought, rewriting textbook genetics, according to recent papers from researchers at UC Davis. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Homophobia unfounded Nov 26, 2007
To MP wrote on Nov 26, 2007 6:12 AM:" Homosexuality is not even close to race or gender. Where do people come up with this stuff? So what you are saying is that people are born racist, or bigots. Dont think so. Homosexuality is more like, a profession, a lifestyle, or any other thing that is chosen. It is not built into your DNA. That is the biggest excuse for feeling guilty about decisions made by people who think they cant help it. It is a choice, not genetics. And if homosexuality is so... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Low Maternal Cholesterol Tied To Premature Birth Oct 3, 2007
"Based on our initial findings, it appears that too little cholesterol may be as bad as too much cholesterol during pregnancy, but it is too early to extrapolate these results to the general population. More research is needed to replicate this outcome and to extend it to other groups," said Dr. Muenke, the study's senior author and chief of the Medical Genetics Branch in NHGRI's Division of Intramural Research ... Factors contributing to premature birth include maternal genetics, fetal genetics... (Science Daily)
Maternal cholesterol linked to births Oct 3, 2007
More research is needed to replicate this outcome and to extend it to other groups, said Dr. Muenke, the studys senior author and chief of the Medical Genetics Branch in NHGRIs Division of Intramural Research. The study involved pregnant women between the ages of 21 and 34 who were referred to South Carolina clinics for routine prenatal care between 1996 and 2001. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
How Cells Change The Pace Of Their Steps Aug 10, 2007
This study will help us understand the basis of a number of human genetics diseases and developmental abnormalities ... Understanding how genetics plays a role in canine diseases could lead to new. (Science Daily)
Politics plays role in disease research Feb 18, 2007
Scientists at the press conference noted the CDC's chronic fatigue research group generated about 80 peer-reviewed papers since 2000 that provided new information about the cost and genetics of the condition ... Such findings may suggest a complex interaction between stress, genetics and other factors in why some people develop chronic fatigue. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
