Humans Have Fewer Genes Than Previously Thought
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A more refined analysis of the human genome, or book of life, shows people have fewer genes than previously thought, an international team of scientists said on Wednesday.
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Researchers analyzing variation in the human genome have concluded that human evolution accelerated enormously in the last 40,000 years under the force of natural selection.
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Carrying two genes linked to epilepsy may actually make you less likely to have a seizure, say researchers.
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Scientists identify a gene fault linked the development of lung cancers.
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NEW YORK  - Researchers have identified two  genetic mutations that are fairly common in individuals of  African descent and are associated with a 50 percent reduction  in LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
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Researchers say results aren't necessarily transferable to human beings.
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The largest ever study of genes in  disease has found 24 genetic risk factors -- half of them  completely new -- linked to seven common conditions, British  scientists said on Wednesday.
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[Health India] London, Sept 30 : Unable to get rid of obesity? Blame it on your genes as researchers from the University of Marberg in Germany have found that mutations in a body gene have a &quot;major&quot; impact
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It is becoming clear that the human genome responds to changes in diet, even though it takes many generations to do so.
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Genes that helped early humans adapt to cold climates may be driving metabolism-related diseases such as obesity or diabetes in many countries, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
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THE FINDINGS: A new estimate shows it takes only 20,000 to 25,000 genes to make a human, sharply reducing an estimate from 2001 of 30,000 to 40,000.
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Gene mutations linked to breast cancer may pose less danger than previously believed, a new study shows.
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Scientists suggest people with more copies of a certain gene are less likely to become infected with the HIV virus.
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The first detailed map of a man&#39;s  genes shows the genetic code is even more complex than anyone  thought. For instance, science still cannot pinpoint what makes  a person&#39;s eyes blue.
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Science & environment: Humans are evolving faster than ever, says a new study tracking changes in our genes. But some scientists believe we may be going backwards
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Women with few older female relatives may be unaware they carry a genetic risk of breast cancer, US researchers reported in a study that casts doubt on current genetic testing guidelines.
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Biologists have uncovered a gene that switches off stem cells as a person ages.