Scientists crack ancient bone disease
Traces of a bone infection known as brucellosis were found in ancient skeletal remains, according to a genetic study. Characterised by chronic respiratory illness and fever, brucellosis is acquired by...
View ArticleScientists crack ancient bone disease
Traces of a bone infection known as brucellosis were found in ancient skeletal remains, according to a genetic study. Characterised by chronic respiratory illness and fever, brucellosis is acquired by...
View ArticleReversing Alzheimer’s gene blockade can bring back memory: Study
Breaking a ‘gene blockade’ could pave the way for restoring memory loss and other cognitive functions in patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has suggested. Researchers have shown...
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Dieting at time of conception may up obesity and diabetes risk of babies
Washington: Twins and babies of mothers who diet around the time of conception and in early pregnancy, may be more vulnerable to obesity and type 2 diabetes throughout their lives, a new study has...
View ArticleGoogle’s Sergey Brin makes strides in hunt for Parkinson’s medicine
NEWYORK: Sergey Brin, the 38-year-old cofounder of Google, is making strides in his quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s, a progressive disease his DNA and family history suggest may afflict him as...
View ArticleGoogle’s Sergey Brin makes strides to find Parkinson’s cure
NEW YORK: Sergey Brin, the 38-year-old cofounder of Google, is making strides in his quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s, a progressive disease his DNA and family history suggest may afflict him as...
View ArticleDietary fiber nurtures good bacteria
As these microbes ferment fiber in the intestine, short-chain fatty acids and other metabolites are produced, resulting in many health benefits for the host, said Kelly Swanson, a U of I professor of...
View ArticleDiabetes reduces sperm count, damages DNA in men: Study
MUMBAI: Diabetic men are twice as likely to suffer from DNA damage to sperms than healthy individuals, an ongoing study by Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre has revealed. The study also showed that...
View ArticleType 2 Diabetes: The Search For An Epigenetic Fix
Type 2 diabetes has a strong hereditary component, and while we can’t change the genes we were born with, if epigenetics says a father eating a Twinkie before conception can lead to bad grades for the...
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Obesity-Cancer Link Explained By 'Gut Bug' Changes, New …
Changes in the gut microbiome could help explain why obese mice are more likely to develop liver tumors (inset).Credit: Eiji Hara/Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research A long-standing question in...
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DNA flaw boosts cancer risk from diabetes—study
Agence France-Presse In this Friday, March 2, 2012, file photo, DNA samples are processed at the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center in Albany, New York. A DNA flaw may explain why...
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Obesity Weekend Roundup, November 8, 2013 | Dr. Sharma's …
As not everyone may have a chance during the week to read every post, here’s a roundup of last week’s posts: Detailed Food Records Predict Weight Loss Outcomes Guest Post: “Balancing the Scales”...
View ArticleScientists crack ancient bone disease
Traces of a bone infection known as brucellosis were found in ancient skeletal remains, according to a genetic study. Characterised by chronic respiratory illness and fever, brucellosis is acquired by...
View ArticleScientists crack ancient bone disease
Traces of a bone infection known as brucellosis were found in ancient skeletal remains, according to a genetic study. Characterised by chronic respiratory illness and fever, brucellosis is acquired by...
View ArticleNew blood test could revolutionize cancer treatment
A new test can tell if and when a tumor has returned by using a sample of the old tumor to identify the unique cancer genetic sequence. Continue reading →
View ArticleDog slobber could help treat cancer
Recent research study has hinted at the development of a cancer treatment based on the DNA found in the saliva of a dog. Continue reading →
View ArticleExcessive alcohol consumption could lead to cancer
A study has revealed that excessive intake of alcohol on daily basis may lead to shortening of telomere responsible for several health problems including cancer Continue reading →
View ArticleDNA mutation linked to childhood obesity, study finds
A study conducted on 300 children (most weighing over 200 pounds at the age of 10), specifically targetting their DNA. The research has found that some children who are obese could have a part of their...
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