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Many cancer patients' relatives might get gene tests if price is right
The best way to identify people at high risk of cancer is by testing the family member who is most likely to carry a high-risk gene mutation
Genes are key to academic success, says study
Study explains substantial influence genes have on academic success, from the start of elementary school to the last day of high school.
Here's how genetics, pollution severe asthma symptoms
Researchers also found that asthma patients that lack this genetic profile do not have the same sensitivity to traffic pollution.
Genetic mutations may drive tumour formation
Here is what a new study has found.
Sleep loss could result in weight gain
Researchers have demonstrated that one night of sleep loss has a tissue-specific impact on the regulation of gene expression and metabolism.
Small effects from millions of genes may add up to new risk-screening tool
Putting them all together into a 'polygenic' risk profile can identify many more people with higher than average odds of getting sick.
Researchers reveal which parent has stronger influence on kid's language skills
A new study explored the genetic-linguistic relationship of 34 populations speaking different Indo-European (IE) languages.
Mothers' life span predicts daughters living longer
Women whose mothers lived to at least age 90 were more likely to live long life.
Genetic mutations may impact cancer treatment
A mutation in the gene GNAS was found to be quite frequent in appendix cancer.
New compound may reverse human cell ageing: Study
Our compounds provide mitochondria in cells with an alternative fuel to help them function properly.