Humans May Have Fewer Genes Than Thought
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A new and perhaps final report from the international consortium of laboratories that decoded the human genome has revised the number of expected human genes sharply downward.
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Researchers think a combination of genes work together, maybe with other risk factors, to contribute to Alzheimerâs disease.
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Studies of genetic recombination suggest that genetic shuffling varies by gender.
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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. A team from Yale University School of Medicine found the defect was linked to conditions
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Scientists have identified a genetic defect that prevents some people from feeling any physical pain, while leaving them perfectly normal otherwise. Sound like a blessing? It's not.
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The first detailed map of a man's  genes shows the genetic code is even more complex than anyone  thought. For instance, science still cannot pinpoint what makes  a person's eyes blue.
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Recent studies find that genes may not be so important in determining how long someone will live.
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The treatment that more cancer patients receive may one day depend on their genes
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Scientists link female infertility with 350 genes -- in mice. The research could be groundbreaking if it translates to humans, especially considering an infertility gene has eluded researchers for decades.
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People are less alike than scientists had thought when it comes to the billions of building blocks that make up each individual's DNA, according to a new analysis.
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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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The little known and poorly understood syndrome seems to affect primarily women, researchers are reporting.
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NEW YORK  - Changes to a gene involved in  the regulation of body weight may contribute to weight gain in  a very small number of obese individuals, new research reports.
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Human genome researchers have said we have about 10,000 or 20,000 fewer genes than they originally estimated.
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Science & environment: Discovery suggests that simple bacteria and animals might swap entire genes more often than previously thought.
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EXERCISE is promoted as the key to a long and healthy life, but regular work-outs may be a waste of time for those who have the wrong genes.
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Studies with mice indicate the cause of Down Syndrome isnât one specific gene area (chromosome 21) as once thought. Down Syndrome causes mental retardation and abnormalities of the face and head.