Posts Tagged ‘ians’

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) Scientists have identified a gene that seems to make women happy, but does not work for men. They surmise that this might be the reason why women are often more cheerful than men.

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There's a gene behind male moroseness

Toronto, Aug 27 (IANS) Vitamin B12 is vital for healthy functioning of our nervous system, but some people who suffer from its deficiency because of a rare genetic disorder, develop psychosis, stroke and dementia, says a study.

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Gene linked with vitamin B12 deficiency found

Washington, May 28 (IANS) A growing number of Americans are travelling to India to seek treatment for rare diseases through India's experimental embryonic stem cell therapy, according to an investigative report.

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Americans flocking to India for stem cell therapy

London, April 22 (IANS) A faulty gene that increases breast cancer risk in women also quadruples the chances of prostate cancer among men, says a recent study.

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Faulty gene spikes prostate cancer risk in men

Toronto, March 30 (IANS) Canadian researchers have developed the world's first genetic test which can be done at the patient's bedside with just a swab from his cheek.

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World's first bedside genetic test developed

Singapore, Jan 6 (IANS) A gene responsible for lung cancer has been identified by scientists here.

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Gene causing lung cancer identified

Sydney, Dec 5 (IANS) A new population of adult stem cells unearthed in the heart could potentially open the way to regeneration of heart muscles in cardiac attack victims.

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New hope for cardiac attack victims

Washington, Nov 21 (IANS) The immune system’s T-cells, which protect our body from invading pathogens and illnesses, can also abort stem cells from regrowing bone and tissue, a key factor in bone regeneration.

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Immune system can abort stem cell regeneration

Sydney, Nov 3 (IANS) Scientists have hit upon a new and reliable way of producing heart cells in a lab, which would help in the battle against heart diseases.

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Scientists grow heart cells in lab

London, Oct 30 (IANS) Taking aspirin regularly halves the risk of developing hereditary cancers, new research has found.

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Regular aspirin halves cancer risk

London, Oct 27 (IANS) Artificial blood sourced from stem cells could be administered to organ transplant patients within the next decade.

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Blood from stem cells likely within next decade

Sydney, Oct 18 (IANS) Stem cells can be sourced from breast milk and have the potential to help people suffering from debilitating diseases such as Parkinson’s and diabetes, according to researchers.

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Breast milk can be source for stem cells

Toronto, Oct 5 (IANS) A new gene could increase chances of developing osteoporosis, a ‘silent’ disease characterised by increased bone fragility and risk of fracture.

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New gene could trigger osteoporosis

London, Sep 28 (IANS) Women can thank a single gene for enjoying better immunity and health than their male counterparts, new research says.

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This is it – women’s immunity gene!

Sydney, Sep 18 (IANS) Coffee and your genes have a strong connection – a particular gene could be playing a role in your liking for coffee, new research says.

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Lookout for your coffee gene!

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A new laser technology has been developed that helps stem cells in the heart to reduce scarring of the organ immediately after an attack, claim Isrealite researchers.

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Lasers to treat human heart after attack

Bangalore, Aug 5 (IANS) Scientists at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in New Delhi have shown that tuberculosis may be diagnosed in future using a fast, inexpensive urine test.

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Urine test can detect tuberculosis, say Delhi scientists

Washington, July 24 (IANS) The presence of similar colour patterns among different species of poisonous butterflies has intrigued scientists for 150 years. How is that they evolved to mimic one another’s delicate colour patterns, actually joining forces to warn predators to keep away?

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Gene coats different butterfly species in similar patterns

London, April 4 (IANS) The discovery of five genetic links to Alzheimer’s disease potentially opens newer ways of treating the condition. The discoveries mean a total of 10 genes are now known to play a role in late-onset Alzheimer’s …

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Genetic clues to prevent Alzheimer's discovered | Health / Medicine