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30 Mar 2024

Researchers Find Genes That Could Cause Children's Cerebral Palsy

A team of researchers on Friday said that they have identified genes that might be partially behind cerebral palsy, a condition that affects the ability to move and maintain balance and posture in children.

11 Oct 2017

Why does durian stink? Scientists reveal one of nature's smelliest secrets

The odour, scientists said, helps the fruit serve an essential purpose in the wild – it attracts animals to consume it and then disperse the seeds.

26 Jan 2016

Indian-origin scientist discovers 10 new lupus genes

The disease affects nearly five million people worldwide, according to the Lupus Foundation of America.

12 Jan 2016

Three new glaucoma-related genes found

Glaucoma is a group of conditions that damage the optic nerve, the bundle of nerve fibers connecting the eye to the brain.

22 Sep 2015

Height, weight are genetically linked, says Australian study

A new study has revealed genetic link between being tall and slim.

15 Sep 2015

Tall people are more likely to be slim

A country with a taller population may have to worry less about obesity as researchers have found that the genes that result in greater height correlate strongly with genes that reduce body mass index (BMI).

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