genetic
Neanderthal genes may have helped modern humans develop protection from viruses
Neanderthals had been living outside of Africa for hundreds of thousands of years, giving them time to evolve defences against viruses.
Family genetics vital to understand autism progression
Study revealed total amount of rare mutations in person's genome can explain why individuals with 1 disease can have multiple symptoms.
Genetic factors may increase liver damage risk in chronic hepatitis B patients
This may, at least partially explain why patients with the variation experience poorer liver health.
Obese? Blame your grandparents
The findings appear in the journal Pediatric Obesity.
Pointers to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder
Psychotherapy approaches addressed the underlying dysfunctions of fear extinction and emotion regulation.
A new weapon against epilepsy
We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us.
When heart disease runs in the family, exercise tied to lower risk
Exercise appeared linked to a lower risk of heart problems even after researchers accounted for factors like age, gender, ethnicity, etc.
Can cow's milk prevent type 1 diabetes?
There is no evidence to revise the current dietary recommendations for infants at high risk for type 1 diabetes.
'Ground-breaking' new drug gives hope in Huntington's disease
The drug uses an approach called antisense to stop a gene producing a particular protein.
Homosexuality is in the genes, claims study
Controversial study claims gay men share two gene variants that suggest they are born with their sexual preference.