Mom's Genes or Dad's? Map Can Tell.
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Scientists have for the first time determined the order of virtually every letter of DNA code in an individual, offering an unprecedented readout of the separate genetic contributions made by that person's mother and father.
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SUNDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they&#39;ve moved much closer to untangling the genetic threads that raise a woman&#39;s chance for breast cancer.
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The treatment that more cancer patients receive may one day depend on their genes. With an increasing number of biological clues available, doctors hope they will be able to customize more patients' treatments based on their genetic profiles.
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Geneology often holds the key to understanding the origin of serious diseases in those with a Hispanic heritage.
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Genetic evidence suggests humans have moved into the evolutionary fast lane and are becoming increasing different.
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A study of a closely knit family with several members suffering from a rare illness is providing what researchers say may be important clues to the cause
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US scientists have mapped a key network of gene &quot;switches&quot; in the brain which could aid neurological research. These gene regulators govern whether parts of the brain develop properly.
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A study by a major health-care provider seeks to deepen the understanding of how the interplay of genetics and lifestyle affect your health. By the Associated Press.
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New research reveals that humans have only about 25,000 genes instead of the 100,000 originally guessed. Researchers scratch their heads. By Kristen Philipkoski.
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A study of population groups has uncovered a gene variant that increases insulin resistance, thereby increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Two genes may identify who will respond to a breast cancer chemotherapy treatment, research suggests.
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The first study of how large chunks of DNA differ among individuals has revealed that people are much more genetically varied than previously believed.
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Interactive, detailed maps of the human brain and genome will spur new discoveries.
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Scientists mapping genetics of two of the nation's leading cancers have found almost 200 mutated genes in breast and colorectal tumors, many of them never before suspected of helping cancer form and spread.
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Scientists believe they have discovered a gene which plays a critical role in the development of sperm.
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Experts to map the genomes of 1,000 people worldwide in a bid to understand how genes influence disease.
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U.S. News & World Report - Not so very long ago, fatherhood had a bit of mystery to it. No more. Advances in genetics have made paternity tests one of the most simple and reliable medical tests available.