One hour daily exercise fights fatso gene Zeenews New Delhi: One hour of moderate to vigorous exercise a day can help teens beat the effects of a common obesity-related gene with the nickname ''fatso,'' according to a new European study. | The message for adolescents is to get moving, said lead author Jonatan Ruiz of the Karolinska Institute in Swe...
Diseases prove elusive in global genetic search PhysOrg --> | A rendered image of DNA. | (PhysOrg.com) -- A failure to use large international sample groups when searching for the genetic basis of common diseases is contributing to a lack of knowledge about the true frequency of illnesses across populatio...
Study Finds That Cancer-Causing Gene Crucial In Stem Cell Development redOrbit | Stem cells might be thought of as trunks in the tree of life. All multi-cellular organisms have them, and they can turn into a dazzling variety other cells—kidney, brain, heart or skin, for example. One class, pluripotent stem cells, has the capa...
Study finds that cancer-causing gene crucial in stem cell development PhysOrg --> | Stem cells might be thought of as trunks in the tree of life. All multi-cellular organisms have them, and they can turn into a dazzling variety other cells—kidney, brain, heart or skin, for example. One class, pluripotent stem cells, has the ca...
Low grades in adolescence linked to dopamine genes PhysOrg --> | This is Kevin Beaver of Florida State University. Credit: Mark Wallheiser | (PhysOrg.com) -- The academic performance of adolescents will suffer in at least one of four key subjects -- English, math, science, history -- if their DNA contains on...
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Exercise capacity is an inherited trait Deccan Chronicle --> Exercise capacity is an inherited trait | Share ARTICLEURL | Voluntary activity, such as daily exercise, is a highly heritable trait that can be passed down genetically to succ...
'Gene driven obesity is a myth' Mumbai Mirror | IANS | Posted On Thursday, September 02, 2010 at 04:31:18 AM | Obesity researchers have rubbished the excuse that we are "slaves" to our genes. They found that by exerc...
Exercise could cut genetic obesity risk Khaleej Times WASHINGTON ' Physical exercise can reduce a genetic predisposition to obesity by an average of 40 percent, a new study showed on Tuesday. | The research challenges the notion that ...
Genetic excuse for obesity 'is a myth' The Daily Telegraph Obesity researchers have dismissed as a 'myth' the excuse that we are 'slaves' to our genes. | The woman's long-term partner has infuriated medical workers by bringing her junk foo...
Is Genetically Altered Fish OK? FDA to Decide ABC News | By Susan Heavey | August 31, 2010 | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials are set to rule on whether a faster-growing, genetically engineered fish is safe to eat in a deci...
'Gene variation makes men more prone to heart diseases' Zeenews London: It's been believed that men suffer more from cardiac problems than women. Now, scientists claim they have found a genetic clue to explain why males are more vulnerable when...
Is genetically altered fish OK? Zeenews Washington: US health officials are set to rule on whether a faster-growing, genetically engineered fish is safe to eat in a decision that could deliver the first altered animal fo...
Apple genome could lead to better apples Mumbai Mirror | ANI | Posted On Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 04:38:07 AM | London: Scientists have apparently drafted a genome sequence of apple that may help in improving the quality of apple pr...
Scientists identify genomic marker for tuberculosis Zeenews Washington: Using a new blood-profiling technique, American scientists have found a genomic marker for tuberculosis which they say could help identify who are at the risk of develo...
Genetic link to migraine 'identified' Zeenews London: Scientists have identified the first-ever genetic risk factor associated with common types of migraine, a finding they claim may soon pave the way for novel therapies to pr...
Biologists study rainforest host-plant associations PhysOrg --> | The widening of the Panama Canal currently underway has created a rare opportunity to study the insects that inhabit the plants of environmental... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub)
Food, Fuel Prices Spark Deadly Riots In Mozambique National Public Radio | Young men angry over the rising cost of food, fuel and water rampaged through Mozambique's capital Wednesday, throwing stones, looting shops and dra... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Researchers identify genes associated with asthma PhysOrg --> | (PhysOrg.com) -- Yale University researchers have identified three genes containing genetic variations that appear to increase a child's risk of... (photo: WN / marzena)
3-D can be a sore sight for eyes The Boston Globe | The "extended'' version of "Avatar'' that hit theaters last weekend might give some viewers a headache. Whether they should blame the 3-D technology... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
