[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Six genes have been found to be at the heart of emotional response and meaning perception, in turn making up one’s personality, including their outlook and functioning, according to new research.These genes were also found to be “highly preserved” throughout evolution, from single-celled organisms to modern humans, …
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Researchers Find Genes That Could Cause Childrens Cerebral Palsy
[ad_1] The seven-year study, published in the journal Nature Genetics and led by scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, suggests the existence of many genetic variants contributing to cerebral palsy. The …
Read More »Mice study unravels new insights to boost treatment of liver fibrosis – Times of India
[ad_1] LONDON: A study on genes of two different mouse models with liver disease has helped a team of Austrian researchers to better understand liver scarring and to develop more effective treatments for the disease.Scarring, also known as fibrosis, occurs when liver cells are replaced by fibrous tissue. The largest …
Read More »Genes Affect Blood Pressure from Early Childhood: Research | – Times of India
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: Certain hypertension-related genes influence blood pressure from an early age and raise the risk of cardiovascular disease as you become older. However, there is something you can do about it.“We are talking about really small differences, so small that they may fall within what is considered normal blood …
Read More »Rare Disorder Behind Extra Fingers And Toes: Study
[ad_1] Researchers have identified a rare disorder that causes babies to be born with extra fingers and toes and a range of birth defects. The disorder, which has not yet been named, is caused by a genetic mutation in a gene called MAX. As well as extra digits — polydactyly …
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