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Gene's discovery could help prevent a leading cause of blindness in the elderly
University of Pittsburgh researchers have discovered a gene linked to age-related maculopathy (ARM), the leading cause of untreatable blindness in the elderly.   view more (2005-08-17)

A youthful boost for Austrian plant research - New career opportunities at the Gregor Mendel Institute, Vienna
GMI Young Investigator is a new career level at the Campus Vienna Biocenter. The introduction of this position by the Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences will enable young, brilliant plant biologists both from Austria and abroad to lead independent study groups. The 32-year old Dr. Karel Riha has... view more... (2005-03-16)

Genetic cause of speech defect discovered
Researchers at the University of Toronto (U of T), Capital Health's Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children and their international collaborators have discovered a genetic abnormality that causes a type of language impairment in children.   view more (2005-10-20)

New tumor markers determine therapy intensity
Characteristic changes in the DNA of medulloblastoma, the most frequent malignant brain tumor in childhood, indicate precisely how aggressively the tumor will continue to spread and what the chances of disease relapse are.   view more (2009-03-18)

Geneticists aim to develop test to identify learning disability
Clinical geneticist and principal investigator Dr David FitzPatrick explains: "In approximately 10% of CGMH cases, the condition will be caused by a chromosomal abnormality such as a chromosome 21 problem as in Down's Syndrome. Recent studies have suggested that a further 6% of cases may be caused by tiny sub-microscopic abnormalities at the ends... view more... (2000-01-20)

Researchers Identify Specific Lung Cancer Susceptibility Gene
University of Cincinnati (UC) cancer cell biologists have identified a distinct gene linked to increased lung cancer susceptibility and development.   view more (2009-04-16)

Bovine genome provides clues to possible new developments
Scientists from Texas AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) are part of a consortium of researchers who have developed an annotated sequence of the cattle genome which could lead to better disease resistance and higher quality meat for consumers, the researchers say.   view more (2009-04-24)

Y chromosome study sheds light on Athapaskan migration to southwest US
A large-scale genetic study of native North Americans offers new insights into the migration of a small group of Athapaskan natives from their subarctic home in northwest North America to the southwestern United States. The migration, which left no known archaeological trace, is believed to have occurred about 500 years ago.   view more (2008-07-16)

Chromosomal problems affect nearly all human embryos
For the first time, scientists have shown that chromosomal abnormalities are present in more than 90% of IVF embryos, even those produced by young, fertile couples.   view more (2009-07-01)

University of Sheffield plays crucial role in sequencing chicken genome
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have played a major role in sequencing the chicken genome, published in Nature and Genome Research on Thursday 9 December. The chicken is the first farm animal to be successfully sequenced, as well as being the first bird.   view more (2004-12-07)

Simple reason helps males evolve more quickly
he observation that males evolve more quickly than females has been around since 19th century biologist Charles Darwin noted the majesty of a peacock's tail feather in comparison with the plainness of the peahen's.   view more (2007-11-15)

Evidence of violence in bones
To the great surprise of the investigators, when they removed that apparently normal and unremarkable rock, they found the remains of some three hundred people. It was a communal grave from the end of the Neolithic period, some 5,000 years ago. The bones are in a very good state of conservation, because the rock covering them most probably... view more... (2004-03-09)

First sister study results reinforce the importance of healthy living
Women who maintain a healthy weight and who have lower perceived stress may be less likely to have chromosome changes associated with aging than obese and stressed women, according to a pilot study that was part of the Sister Study.   view more (2009-03-17)

UVa-led team uncovers important secret in gene replication
A team of researchers led by University of Virginia Health System geneticists has uncovered a major secret in the mystery of how the DNA helix replicates itself time after time.   view more (2007-06-14)

Michigan Tech Mathematicians Identify Genes Linked to Lou Gehrig's Disease
Michigan Technological University researchers have linked three genes to the most common type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), generally known as Lou Gehrig's disease.   view more (2009-09-10)

Studies to find better ways to preserve human eggs, ovarian tissue under way
The goal is to make human eggs, ovarian tissue, blood vessels, even whole organs available when needed.   view more (2007-06-07)

Stowers Researchers Develop Whole Genome Sequencing Approach for Mutation Discovery
The Stowers Institute's Hawley Lab and Molecular Biology Facility have developed a "whole-genome sequencing approach" to mapping mutations in fruit flies.   view more (2009-05-06)
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