Study links hypertension to vitamin D deficiency London, June 11: Findings of a large-scale genetic study suggest that vitamin D deficiency can trigger hypertension among people.Researchers say the results of the D-CarDia collaboration -- world's largest study to examine the causal association between vitamin D and hypertension -- ...
Genetic key to breast cancer's ability to survive and spread identified Washington, July 7 (ANI): Scientists have found a genetic function behind breast cancer cells' ability to survive and spread to the bone years after treatment has been administered....
Indian-origin scientist finds genetic switch that may help treat vascular diseases London, July 6 (ANI): Taking a big leap towards finding a treatment of vascular diseases, a team led by an Indian-origin scientist at the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (GICD) has discovered a key switch that makes stem cells turn into the ...
Scientists use genetic engineering to make virus-resistant grapevines Washington, July 3 (ANI): Scientists are making certain plants resistant to the "Grapevine fanleaf virus" GFLV by genetic engineering....
Genetic region linked with rare ability to recognize, name musical notes identified Washington, July 3 (ANI): Scientists at the University of California-San Francisco (UNSF) say that they have identified a particular region of genes on human chromosome eight that is linked to perfect pitch, the rare ability to recognize and name musical notes without any ...
Genetic variations linked to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder London, July 2 (ANI): Two groundbreaking pieces of research have for the first time shown that genetic variations in the human body can increase the risk of developing conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder....
Genetic analysis reveals what makes us look old London, July 1 (ANI): A genetic analysis of human skin has revealed what makes us look old, say American scientists....
Breakthrough technique reveals genetic expression in fish by 'listening to light' London, July 1 (ANI): A collaborative team of scientists from the Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen and the Technische Universitat Munchen are using a combination of light and ultrasound to visualize fluorescent proteins that are seated several centimetres deep into living tissue....
Novel genetic test improves pregnancy rates in older women Washington, June 30 (ANI): Scientists from University of Oxford, UK claim to have developed a new less invasive genetic test that has found to greatly improve pregnancy rates in older women with failed attempts....
Genetic map of widespread infection-causing parasite constructed Washington, June 29 (ANI): In a major achievement, scientists at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) in San Antonio have constructed a genetic map of the parasite that causes schistosomiasis....
Northern spotted owl loses genetic diversity with drop in numbers Washington, June 28 (ANI): A new study has determined that with a drop in its numbers, the northern spotted owl has also lost genetic diversity....
Patterns of genetic changes in mental retardation uncovered Washington, June 26 (ANI): An international team of researchers claims to have uncovered the patterns of genetic changes in mental retardation....