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`Sugary mutation` may have led to rise of humans

`Sugary mutation` may have led to rise of humans


A genetic mutation that switched off a sugar-making enzyme in early hominids may possibly helped acc...
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Genetic mutations behind schizophrenia

Genetic mutations behind schizophrenia


More than 50% of sporadic cases of schizophrenia are caused by new protein-altering mutations.
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Single gene mutation can cause Fragile X Syndrome

Single gene mutation can cause Fragile X Syndrome


Mutations in a single gene can produce the complex cognitive deficits characteristic of Fragile X Sy...
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Scientists isolate gene behind mental retardation

Scientists isolate gene behind mental retardation


A defective MAN1B1 gene has been found to be the cause of the disorder.
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Virus mutations that cause HIV-drug resistance

Virus mutations that cause HIV-drug resistance


Scientists have developed a new tool that can help predict the location of virus mutations that lead...
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Genetic mutations behind Joubert syndrome

Genetic mutations behind Joubert syndrome


The result gives doctors new possible targets for designing better diagnostics to detect and drugs t...
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We receive 60 new genome mutations from parents

We receive 60 new genome mutations from parents


Solving a longtime mystery, researchers have revealed that each one of us receives approximately 60 ...
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Spontaneous gene mutations cause autism

Spontaneous gene mutations cause autism


Spontaneous and rare gene mutations are likely the cause of autism in families with no previous hist...
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 Single gene`s mutations shaped our brain

Single gene`s mutations shaped our brain


A single gene may have structured the size and shape of the human brain`s cerebral cortex, the seat ...
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How mutations in a gene cause Parkinson`s disease

How mutations in a gene cause Parkinson`s disease


Mutations in a gene called LRRK2 may cause the most common inherited form of Parkinson`s disease.
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Gene mutations `linked to hypertension`

Gene mutations `linked to hypertension`


Scientists have identified two genetic mutations which they claim trigger hypertension in up to a th...
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Genes map study finds clues to pancreatic cancer

Genes map study finds clues to pancreatic cancer


Experts in the genetics of cancer said on Thursday they have found out why some people can live for ...
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Gujarati woman first Indian to have genes mapped

Gujarati woman first Indian to have genes mapped


A research team led by Indian origin scientist, has successfully mapped the first Indian genome.
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Genetic mutation causing eye cancer identified

Genetic mutation causing eye cancer identified


Researchers have isolated an oncogene called GNA11 present in patients with uveal melanoma.
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Experts warn about genetic tests

Experts warn about genetic tests


Medical experts warned consumers about genetic tests that purport to predict various diseases.
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Extra mutations, vade drug

Extra mutations, vade drug


Two extra mutations set the stage for the seasonal influenza virus to evolve into a form that now re...
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Study reveals how genetic mutations may cause diabetes 1

Study reveals how genetic mutations may cause diabetes 1


In a key breakthrough which may pave the way for more effective treatment for blood sugar, scientis...
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Gene mutation may be key to schizophrenia: Study

Gene mutation may be key to schizophrenia: Study


A genetic mutation linked to schizophrenia appears to rupture communication between the two areas of...
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Mutations in single gene leads to many cancers

Mutations in single gene leads to many cancers


Specific mutations in an important gene, that normally protects the body against cancer, can itself ...
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Mexico detects first mutation of swine flu

Mexico detects first mutation of swine flu


Mexican officials said they have confirmed the first mutation of the A(H1N1) flu virus in a girl who...
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Genetic mutation can predict prostate cancer aggressiveness

Genetic mutation can predict prostate cancer aggressiveness


A genetic mutation could become an indicator of prostate cancer aggressiveness thus contributing to ...
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Genetic mutation related to kidney cancer

Genetic mutation related to kidney cancer


A team of scientists discovered a series of genetic mutations associated to the development of kidn...
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Gene mutation protects people from flesh-eating disease

Gene mutation protects people from flesh-eating disease


In a new study, researchers from The Methodist Hospital Research Institute in Houston have identifie...
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Scientists crack gene code of common cancers

Scientists crack gene code of common cancers


Two common forms of cancer have been genetically mapped for the first time, British scientists annou...
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Virus mutation spreads as swine flu deaths leap

Virus mutation spreads as swine flu deaths leap


Swine flu virus mutations are spreading in Europe, French health officials said Friday as the World ...
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Gene mutation ‘key to glioma brain cancer growth’

Gene mutation ‘key to glioma brain cancer growth’


A mutated gene, called IDH1, could be the key to the development of some types of glioma brain tumou...
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Mutation found in swine flu virus: WHO

Mutation found in swine flu virus: WHO


The World Health Organisation said Friday that a mutation had been found in samples of the swine flu...
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Gene mutation behind pupils’ low grades identified

Gene mutation behind pupils’ low grades identified


A gene that affects memory and IQ among students has been identified, say researchers.
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Scientists make first direct measurement of mutation rate in humans

Scientists make first direct measurement of mutation rate in humans


An international team of 16 scientists has reported the first direct measurement of the general rate...
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