Tag: Nature Genetics


May 26, 2009

Gloom but not Doom, Concludes Study in Malaria Area

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Malaria is one of the leading causes of death in the developing world, claiming nearly a million victims each year. The great majority of them are African children below the age of five. The illness is caused by a single-celled parasite called Plasmodium that is transmitted by mosquito bites to humans. In a [...]

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May 6, 2009

SNPwatch: Researchers Identify Genetic Variations Associated With Aggressive Neuroblastoma

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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May 4, 2009

SNPwatch: Genetic Study Strengthens Case For Autoimmune Cause of Narcolepsy

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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April 8, 2009

SNPwatch: Genetic Variation May Increase Risk For Atopic Dermatitis

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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April 6, 2009

SNPwatch: Immune System Variations May Determine Susceptibility To Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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March 23, 2009

SNPwatch: Researchers Identify Genetic Variants Linked To Heart Rhythm And Possibly Sudden Cardiac Death

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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March 2, 2009

Mouse Research May Shed Light On Human Iron Disorder

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Our bodies need iron: to form the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin for our red blood cells, maintain our immune systems and keep our muscles and brains functioning properly. But not too much.  Excess iron can build up in tissues like the liver, heart and pancreas, causing damage and possibly organ [...]

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February 17, 2009

SNPwatch: Common Genetic Variations May Keep Blood Pressure Down

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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February 9, 2009

SNPwatch: Five New Studies Identify Genetic Variations Associated with Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Attack

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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February 6, 2009

SNPwatch: Two Gene Variations Linked to Thyroid Cancer

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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