Gene May be Linked to Alcoholism and Depression
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A gene that may be linked to both alcoholism and depression has been identified by a team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St.
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According to a recently published study, nicotine addiction is caused by a genetic defect which prevents liver to rid one&#39;s body from nicotine.
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Scientists have found a key gene which appears to increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis.
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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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A single gene fault could hold the key to a range of disorders linked to heart disease and stroke, a study has found.
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New findings show a combination of the two factors indicate that a person is likely to be an alcoholic. Either trait on its own is not significant.
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A rare genetic mutation may help  explain why some people get hit with a triple whammy of high  blood pressure, cholesterol and a tendency to gain weight  easily, U.S. researchers reported on Friday.
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MONDAY, Sept. 17 (HealthDay News) -- People who carry a certain gene mutation appear to have a greater risk for getting Parkinson&#39;s disease and for getting it at a relatively early age, new research suggests.
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THURSDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers are launching a major population-based study to examine the genetic and environmental factors that may cause many diseases, including asthma, Alzheimer's, cancer, depression, diabetes, heart disease and reproductive problems, among others.
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The old adage that being overweight "is in the genes" may be true, at least partially, for some, say researchers.
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Scientists have identified a gene that is strongly associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma.
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Scientists in China have identified  about 400 genes that appear to make some people more easily  addicted to drugs, opening the way for more effective therapies  and addiction control.
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Researchers have identified three variations of a gene called COMT that influence sensitivity to pain and the risk of developing a chronic pain condition.
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A gene that helps to stave off the effects of multiple sclerosis has been discovered by scientists.
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Experts find a single gene mutation which could be responsible for up to 5% of Parkinson's disease.
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Scientists find the gene behind a psychiatric disorder that causes compulsive hair pulling.
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Scientists pinpoint a new gene linked with late-onset Alzheimer's disease.