Scientists discover height gene
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Scientists have discovered the first gene that influences a person's height.
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A collection of genes involved in early development may help explain why black babies are more at risk of sudden infant death syndrome than other US groups, researchers said on ...
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Researchers from Canada believe they have identified the gene responsible for breast cancer tumor growth, a discovery that could possibly lead to a cure for the disease.
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Scientists in North Carolina have discovered a genetic variation that could predispose people to depression and may help explain why some people who develop the condition get no relief from drug treatments.
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Scientists find novel genes linked with 'bad' cholesterol, paving the way for therapies to treat the risk.
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Genes associated with prostate cancer have been discovered, which could be used to spot future sufferers.
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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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A gene that delays female puberty and may be linked to obesity has been identified by Oregon Health &amp; Science University researchers. Experiments with mice suggest that absence of the gene in the area of the brain called the hypothalamus delays the onset of puberty.
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Scientists discover four gene variants that increase the risk of developing the type 2 form of the disease. New clues about diagnosis and treatment.
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Taller women are more likely to have   twins, according to a U.S. study.
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The master gene that controls the first breath a newborn baby takes has been identified by researchers at Cincinnati Children&#39;s Hospital Medical Center.
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A gene that keeps mice and fruit flies lean might offer a way to prevent obesity and diabetes in people, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
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Wake Forest University scientists have identified a gene that may be responsible for up to 20 percent of type 2 diabetes cases. Pinpointing the PTPN1 gene could help researchers develop new therapies and provide
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International researchers sponsored by the U.S. National Institute on Aging say they've discovered a gene mutation that causes Parkinson's disease in some people.
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UK researchers have published the results of the largest ever study of the genetics behind common diseases.
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Scientists have discovered how mutations in two key proteins may lead to autism.
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HEALTHY LIVING - A new survey has some surprising results. It finds that a child&#39;s height has no bearing on his or her popularity.