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Discovery of malaria parasite survival genes offers new targets
Latest World Health Organization (WHO) data show that 216 million people were infected last year with the malaria parasite.
Global study finds 44 genetic risk factors for major depression
Scientists also found that the genetic basis for depression is shared with other psychiatric disorders.
Global study finds 44 genetic risk factors for major depression
The new findings could help explain why not everyone treated with antidepressants sees their condition improve.
How cancer-causing virus clings to our DNA decoded
To complete their 3D portrait of the virus, they combined their results with information drawn from other imaging techniques.
Here's what triggers depression among adults
This study identifies genes that potentially increase our risk of depression.
Decoding hair colour genes could aid cancer research, says study
Findings, published in Nature Genetics, could also help forensic scientists use DNA samples to identify natural hair colour of criminals.
110 new genes that increase breast cancer risk uncovered: Study
The new study helps researchers come closer to understanding how DNA influences a woman's risk of breast cancer.
Over 500 genes linked to intelligence identified
They also found 187 regions in the human genome that are linked to thinking skills.
Study explains link between genetic abnormalities and multiple myeloma
The disease does not exhibit major symptoms initially and symptoms like bone pain, bleeding and anemia generally occur at a later stage.
Empathy is partly driven by our genes: study
Researchers also found that genetic variants associated with lower empathy are also associated with higher risk for autism.