Study: Some students confused by genetics April 15, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
A new study suggests widespread ignorance and several misconceptions among U.S. high school students concerning the science of genetics. | |
Ruthless behavior may be genetic April 05, 2008 | User rating: 3.5 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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Israeli researchers said genetics may play a role in the behavior of selfish dictators. | |
British humor linked to genetics March 11, 2008 | User rating: 3.3 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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Sarcasm and self-depreciation, hallmarks of British humor that don't always travel well, may be linked to genetics, a researcher said. | |
Genome analysis available to individuals November 20, 2007 | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
A laboratory in Germany said Monday it will make genome sequencing available to private individuals, the first European company to do so. | |
DNA advances fuel racism fears November 12, 2007 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 13 vote(s)
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New developments in genetics are advancing medicine, but some scientists and advocates fear they could be misinterpreted as support for racist theories. | |
Anti-cholesterol gene found in Italians June 21, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Researchers in Italy say they've found a cholesterol-blocking gene in three southern Italian families. | |
2nd gene linked to fragile X retardation April 25, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Researchers in Florida have discovered a new gene that appears to contribute to fragile X syndrome, the major cause of genetic retardation. | |
No sign ethnic group genes cause diabetes April 17, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
U.S. and Australian scientists have dispelled a 40-year-old "thrifty genotype theory" that certain minority groups are genetically prone to diabetes. | |
Horse genome sequence draft is issued February 07, 2007 | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
The U.S.-led Horse Genome Sequencing Project has issued its first draft, making it available to biomedical and veterinary scientists around the world. | |
Landmark health study to be made in India January 24, 2007 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
U.S. scientists are starting a landmark genetic study to determine the linkage between lead exposure and children's intellectual development in India. | |
French scientists build virus from DNA November 08, 2006 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
French scientists have used DNA technology to reconstruct a virus that infected the primate precursors to humans millions of years ago. | |
Gene linked with mental illness is studied November 07, 2006 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
U.S. scientists have found a gene variant linked with mental illness is also linked with enlargement of a brain region that handles negative emotions. | |
Scientists study worm for nicotine habit November 03, 2006 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
A tiny worm may provide big answers for modeling the genetics of nicotine dependence, said researchers at the University of Michigan. | |
Scientists identify memory gene October 20, 2006 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 14 vote(s)
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An international study led by U.S. geneticists has discovered a gene -- called Kibra -- that is associated with memory performance in humans. | |
Scientists create new cloning method October 04, 2006 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
U.S. scientists say they have achieved a one-step somatic cell nuclear transfer procedure using a differentiated cell as a nuclear donor. | |
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