Herpes Virus Can Integrate its DNA into Human Chromosomes redOrbit Posted on: Monday, 8 March 2010, 15:05 CST | Virologists surprised to discover that a common herpesvirus hidden in chromosomes of some people can be reactivated to infectious form | Tampa, FL -- Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) infects nearly 100 percent of humans in early childhood, and the infection th...
Tailored diet may slow DNA damage CBC The researchers aim to refine their recommendations to advice people on taking micronutrients to improve genome health and prevent disease. (Eric Risberg/Associated Press) | Mounting evidence on the effect of micronutrients on preventing DNA damage c...
Human Genome Sciences names David Southwell CFO Wtop | ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) - Human Genome Sciences Inc. said Tuesday it named David P. Southwell executive vice president and chief financial officer to replace Timothy C. Barabe. | On March 1, the company announced Barabe's resignation in a Securities an...
Scientists find gene responsible for pain Zeenews London: Ever wondered why some people feel more pain than others from minor injuries? Well, that is because of a gene, scientists have found. | Scientists at Cambridge University have discovered the 'pain gene' known as SCN9A which makes some people ...
Dr. Barton Childs, Who Studied Inherited Diseases, Is Dead at 93 The New York Times | Dr. Barton Childs, a founder of pediatric genetics and an important contributor to the understanding of inherited diseases, died on Feb. 18. He was 93, lived in Baltimore, and taught at Johns Hopkins University for nearly 70 years until shortly bef...
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Gene site linked to food allergy identified Indian Express | Scientists have discovered the first major gene location responsible for a severe, often painful type of food allergy called eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). | In this disease, wh...
Around five genes behind stroke identified: study Indian Express | Stroke has made it to the Gene Risk Profiling procedure with the identification of the genes responsible for it by the researchers of Imperial College, London. | Though it was kn...
New genetic control tools to combat dengue and chikungunya DNA India | Ahmedabad: With the invention of new genetic tools, the financial burden caused by the likes of dengue and chikungunya can substantially be reduced in the country, a study releas...
Soon, genetic make-up to decide your diet Newstrack India | Washington, March 6 (ANI): Kansas State University researchers say diets could soon be tailored for people according to their genetic makeup. | According to the scientists,...
Diets may soon be tailor-made as per genetic makeup Zeenews Washington: Kansas State University researchers say diets could soon be tailored for people according to their genetic makeup. | According to the scientists, nutrigenomics - the st...
Your DNA can predict best diet for you Zeenews London: In what could help millions of obese people struggling to find an 'effective diet', American scientist have claimed that a simple DNA test can now predict whether someone i...
Skincare, is More than Just Good Genes Khaleej Times And Stephanie Rivers talks to the experts to tell you the do's and the don'ts for getting that naturally healthy glow | Good skin is more than just a perfect, poreless facade, or b...
Genetic Variant Could Help Protect Against TB, Leprosy redOrbit Posted on: Thursday, 4 March 2010, 14:17 CST | By going 'back to the drawing board,' 2 teams advance on answers to TB epidemic | When people get exposed to the mycobacterium respon...
Kashmiri militancy is a genetic problem: Baba Ramdev Newstrack India | Jammu, March 4 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday observed that following years of engagement or exposure to terror or revolution has affected a number of people here and ...
Researchers find genes linked to alcoholism The Examiner | 12 or more drinks a week is considered alcoholism in women, according to the NIH. CDC If you like this ... Alcoholism trends in college students Women and cardiovascular disease:...
Suit Seeks to Bar Genetically Modified Sugar Beets The New York Times | Filed at 3:06 a.m. ET | PHILOMATH, Ore. (AP) -- Organic farmers fear this year's spring breezes will be carrying pollen from genetically altered sugar beets, which they say could...
'Biological clock' key to longer life Newstrack India | Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): A not-so-good night's sleep could reduce your ability to handle oxidative stress, cause impacts to your health, speed aging... (photo: WN / sweet)
The Birth of the Billionth African Business Day Online Last year Africa's population finally reached a billion, making the continent the second most populated after Asia, mirroring its geographical size as... (photo: WN / Eteh)
Herpes Virus Can Integrate its DNA into Human Chromosomes redOrbit Posted on: Monday, 8 March 2010, 15:05 CST | Virologists surprised to discover that a common herpesvirus hidden in chromosomes of some people can be r... (photo: Creative Commons / lunar caustic)
Coping with breast cancer Deccan Chronicle Coping with breast cancer | When 35-year-old Seema was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was shocked. And even before she had time to come to terms wi... (photo: WN / Geeta)
