Penn Study Explains Paradox of Insulin Resistance Genetics bi2281391 (Medical Xpress) -- Obesity and insulin resistance are almost inevitably associated increases lipid accumulation the liver, a serious disease that can deteriorate to hepatitis and liver failure. A real paradox understanding insulin resistance figuring out why insulin-resistant livers make more fat. Insulin resistance occurs when the body does a poor job of lowering blood sugars

Researchers discover genes involved colorectal cancer bi2281391 ( Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute ) A jumping gene has helped to unlock vital clues for researchers investigating the genetics of colorectal cancer. In a study published online Sunday Nov. 6 researchers used DNA transposon system to profile the repertoire of genes that can drive colorectal cancer a model, identifying many more than previously thought. Around one third of these genes are ..

DISC1 Variant Gene Linked To Brain Development Disruption, Study Shows How bi2281391 Science has come a long way understanding the genetic risk factors caused by psychiatric disease. Recent studies have discovered common genetic mutations that cause modest risk and rare variants, cause a substantial risk, as for example the Disrupted Schizophrenia-1 (DISC1) gene that was first identified a large Scottish pedigree displaying schizophrenia as well as bipolar ..

Fruit Fly Intestine May Hold Secret To The Fountain Of Youth bi2281391 One of the few reliable ways to extend an organism's lifespan, be a fruit fly or a , to restrict calorie intake. Now, a new study fruit flies helping to explain why such minimal diets are linked to longevity and offering clues to the effects of aging on stem cell behavior

Researchers confirm new cancer-causing virus bi2281391 ( University of Southern California ) An important new study from the Laboratory for Developmental Genetics at USC has confirmed cytomegalovirus (CMV) as a cause of the most common salivary gland cancers. CMV joins a group of fewer than 10 identified oncoviruses -- cancer-causing viruses -- including HPV

Genomics In The Journals bi2281391 NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) ? Two Nature Genetics studies by Chinese-led research teams describe genome-wide association studies used to uncover schizophrenia risk variants the Han Chinese population

Protein May Make UV Exposure Safer Morning bi2281391 The early bird gets the worm--and may avoid skin cancer. Because a new study suggests that, for humans, tanning the mornings may be less likely to permanently damage DNA and cause skin cancer. A ?s levels of the DNA-repairing protein XPA are different from ours--they peak the morning and bottom out the evening. Researchers exposed mice to UV radiation when XPA was at ..

'Stomach Flu' May Be Linked To Food Allergies bi2281391 Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin have found a possible link between norovirus, a virus that causes "stomach flu" humans, and food allergies. The findings are published The Open Immunology Journal, Volume 4, 2011. Mitchell H. Grayson, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, medicine, microbiology and molecular genetics at the Medical College, and a pediatric allergist ..

Nation + World bi2281391 (Jeremy Harmon | The Salt Lake Tribune) This an interactive panorama photo that offers a 360-degree view of a portion of the Natural History Museum of Utah. To scan the photo, click on your and move the direction you would like to see

Public Safety bi2281391 (Jeremy Harmon | The Salt Lake Tribune) This an interactive panorama photo that offers a 360-degree view of a portion of the Natural History Museum of Utah. To scan the photo, click on your and move the direction you would like to see

Researchers discover genes involved colorectal cancer bi2281391 ( Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute ) A jumping gene has helped to unlock vital clues for researchers investigating the genetics of colorectal cancer. In a study published online Sunday Nov. 6 researchers used DNA transposon system to profile the repertoire of genes that can drive colorectal cancer a model, identifying many more than previously thought. Around one third of these genes are ..

DISC1 Variant Gene Linked To Brain Development Disruption, Study Shows How bi2281391 Science has come a long way understanding the genetic risk factors caused by psychiatric disease. Recent studies have discovered common genetic mutations that cause modest risk and rare variants, cause a substantial risk, as for example the Disrupted Schizophrenia-1 (DISC1) gene that was first identified a large Scottish pedigree displaying schizophrenia as well as bipolar ..

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