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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) | User comments: 1

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) | No comments yet

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) | User comments: 1

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) | No comments yet

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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