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Genetic mutation in some Eastern Asians associated with aldehyde storm and an increased risk of liver disease

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Genetic mutation in some Eastern Asians associated with aldehyde storm and an increased risk of liver disease
13
Sep

Scientists have identified a mechanism with which a joint genetic mutation increases the risk of liver disease. Their findings suggest that healthy choices, such as increasing antioxidants and limiting exposure to smoke, can reduce the risk of this disease. Dehydrogenase 2 (Aldh2) is an important enzyme that detoxifies the harmful aldehydes produced in the body. […]

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Discovery of a genetic dimmer switch controlling the embryonic development

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Discovery of a genetic dimmer switch controlling the embryonic development
29
Jun

A team of scientists from MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) has discovered a previously unknown mechanism that controls the way the “ON” and “off” gene switching genes during embryonic development. Published today in the developmental cell, their study sheds light on how various types of cells are produced in developing embryos. The research was […]

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Genetic predisposition to muscle strength associated with lower cardiovascular mortality

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Genetic predisposition to muscle strength associated with lower cardiovascular mortality
29
Apr

A study conducted by the Department of Sports and Health Sciences at the Jyväskylä University in Finland showed that men with genetic predispositions supporting higher muscle strength had a lower risk of death due to cardiovascular diseases, regardless of their level of physical activity during free time or other factors related to lifestyle. The low […]

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Women with a genetic risk for depression are at increased risk of developing heart disease

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Women with a genetic risk for depression are at increased risk of developing heart disease
05
Dec

Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that women with a high genetic risk for depression are more likely to have heart disease. In a study that analyzed the genetic and health data of more than 300,000 people, Dr. Sonia Shah i Dr Clara Jiang from UQ The Institute of Molecular Biology found that […]

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