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27 Aug 2024

World Without Men Soon? Study Reveals Shocking Genetic Mutation Trends

The sex of human babies, and most mammals, is determined by a male-determining gene found on the Y chromosome The story of the disappearing Y chromosome is a reminder that evolution is constantly at work The spiny rat has proved that life can find a way even when a key genetic component is lost

03 May 2023

Can You Grow Taller Despite Your Genes? Debunking Common Myths

Avoiding refined flour and excessive sugar is ideal as they are known to reduce the growth hormone Eating melatonin-rich foods helps to keep blood levels of human growth hormones within a normal range Meditation, breathing, and prayers can help growth hormones

25 Jun 2021

Genetic study reveals new drug target to cure most common type of liver cancer

Scientists have previously discovered several genes that drive the growth of HCC tumors The researchers used RNA sequencing to study which genes were more highly expressed

09 Aug 2019

Indian firm develops test to detect drug-resistant TB mutation

The breakthrough DNA test will enable a doctor to correctly prescribe the most effective drug to a TB patient without a time-consuming trial and error process.

29 Jul 2019

High levels of oestrogen in the womb linked to autism

High levels of prenatal oestrogens were even more predictive of the likelihood of autism than were high levels of prenatal androgens (such as testosterone).

28 Nov 2017

Microbes in baby's digestive tract linked to asthma

The finding suggests that modifying the infant gut microbiome, the community of microorganisms or bacteria that live in the digestive tracts, could reduce their risk of developing asthma.

14 Oct 2017

Genes behind evolution of human skin colour identified

Researchers have found that mutations associated with both light and dark pigmentation in diverse African populations that originated more than 300,000 years ago, and some emerged roughly one million years ago, well before the emergence of modern humans.

19 Apr 2017

Do you know which facial features are most likely to be inherited? Researchers reveals it!

Researchers have found that the shapes of the end of the nose, the area above and below the lips, cheekbones and the inner corner of the eye are highly influenced by genetics.

23 Nov 2016

Number of kids you are likely to have can be encoded in your DNA: Experts

Scientists say that the genetic data can be used to accurately predict our reproductive behaviour and also the age at which we are going to have our first kid.

24 Sep 2016

7 most common reasons why your hair is falling out!

Intense physical stress such as childbirth, surgery, etc, can result in hair loss for several months after delivery.

07 Jul 2016

Why chronic pain risk may run in families

Genetics, effects on early development and social learning are some factors that can increase the risk of chronic pain transmitting from parent to children, researchers suggest.

05 Jun 2016

Swiss say 'no thanks' to basic income for all

Final results in the referendum showed 76.9 percent of voters opposed the initiative to provide an unconditional, basic income (UBI) to each Swiss national, along with foreigners who have been legal residents for at least five years.

15 May 2016

Scientists discovered genes that determine one's education level

25 Apr 2016

DNA: Today in history, April 25, 2016

22 Apr 2016

Scientists discover genes linked to happiness, depression

07 Mar 2016

Watch: Why nasty mosquitoes bite some humans more than others

Mosquitoes can easily smell any human within 100 feet because they have excellent scent receptors so it entirely depends on how your smell.

04 Jan 2016

Genetic disease identification centre launched in Kerala

Leading private healthcare provider in Kerala KIMS Hospital, headquartered here, on Monday announced the launch of the first genetic disease identification centre in collaboration with Medgenome, India.

22 Sep 2015

Height, weight are genetically linked, says Australian study

A new study has revealed genetic link between being tall and slim.

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