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Low grades in adolescence linked to dopamine genes
(PhysOrg.com) -- The academic performance of adolescents will suffer in at least one of four key subjects -- English, math, science, history -- if their DNA contains one or more of three specific ...
Thu 2 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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Genes associated with migraine risk pinpointed
Genes thought to be linked with migraines have been discovered for the first time, claim scientists.
Sun 29 Aug 10 from Telegraph.co.uk
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DNA fingerprinting pioneer discovers role of key genetic catalyst for human diversity
One of the key drivers of human evolution and diversity, accounting for changes that occur between different generations of people, is explained by new research published today by world-renowned ...
Sun 5 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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Finding variants in the human genome: HapMap 3 points the way forward for human genetics studies
New findings show the value of genetic studies across human populations and the value of the latest DNA sequencing technologies to interrogate genetic variation. The results, from the latest ...
Wed 1 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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Born lazy: how genes dictate our love of exercise
Laziness runs in the family, a new study suggests.
Fri 3 Sep 10 from Telegraph.co.uk
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Genome breakthrough heralds new dawn for agriculture
In a scientific tour-de-force that has been hailed as the most significant breakthrough in wheat production since the cereal crop was cultivated by the first farmers more than 10,000 years ago, ...
Fri 27 Aug 10 from The Independent
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Exercise Can Counteract Obesity Genes, Says Study
A new study finds people who are genetically predisposed to obesity may benefit most from physical activity
Wed 1 Sep 10 from TIME
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New animal model for hemophilia A developed
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have developed a new animal model for studying hemophilia A, with the goal of eventually treating people with the disorder. Hemophilia ...
Fri 3 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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International effort to improve muscular dystrophy treatment
A large international study aimed at improving the care of muscular dystrophy patients worldwide is being launched by physicians, physical therapists, and researchers at the University of Rochester ...
Fri 3 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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Largest ever epigenetics project launched
One of the most ambitious large-scale projects in Human Genetics has been launched today: Epitwin will capture the subtle epigenetic signatures that mark the differences between 5,000 twins ...
Mon 6 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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