Articles tagged with Genetic Variation
Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center demonstrated a gene-diet interaction that affects cholesterol absorption in humans. The study found that individuals with the apo A-IV-2 gene variant absorbed less cholesterol than those without the variant, particularly on diets high in polyunsaturated fat.
Scientists have discovered two new variants of the APC gene associated with an increased risk of bowel cancer. These variants, found in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, may be more common than previously thought and increase susceptibility to pre-cancerous polyps.
Researchers have identified a genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease, combining the E4 variant of apolipoprotein E with the butyrylcholinesterase K variant. This combination significantly increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in people over 65 years old.
A study found that certain genetic variants next to the human obesity (OB) gene are associated with obesity in young women, as well as depression and anxiety. The results suggest a direct link between the OB gene variants and depression, rather than just secondary effects.
A University at Buffalo study finds that certain genetic variants near the human obesity gene are associated with obesity in young women, as well as depression and anxiety. The study also suggests that these genes may contribute to the development of behavioral disorders in young women.