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Healthy cells naturally make mistakes when they multiply, unavoidable typos in DNA that can leave new cells carrying cancer-prone genetic mutations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Child abuse leaves 'molecular scars' in victims' DNA

Difference in methylation between those who had been abused and those who had not might one day be useful as a biomarker...

3 Oct 2018 2:31 PM GMT

The integration of the intact gene through retroviral gene transfer into the genome of the epidermal stem cells had been successful. (Photo: Pixabay)

Umbilical cord stem cells may help repair cleft palate

The study is the first to use stem cells as part of primary surgery to repair cleft palate in an infant.

3 Oct 2018 1:43 PM GMT

We discovered that a specific protein, thrombospondin-2 (TSP2), is elevated in wounds of patients with diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

This gene variant increases Type 2 diabetes, low body weight risk

Individuals with gene variant transcription Factor-7 may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes even while maintaining low body...

3 Oct 2018 12:38 PM GMT

Previous research has suggested that women suffer from work-related stress more than men (Photo: AFP)

A woman's chances of getting pregnant may be reduced due to work-life...

The findings suggest that work-life stress can reduce a woman's chances of getting pregnant by 25 per cent.

3 Oct 2018 8:58 AM GMT

Deterioration of health before onset of diabetes happens faster in...

Sex differences in some of the cardiometabolic risk factors, which were less favourable for the female sex were also...

3 Oct 2018 6:57 AM GMT

Glucose intolerance is a symptom of metabolic disease and often leads to diabetes (Photo: AFP)

Study suggests fertility among women may suffer due to high-fat,...

Diet-induced changes in periuterine adipose tissue may affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes in females with...

3 Oct 2018 5:11 AM GMT

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinsons disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

Scientists decode why too many choices hinder decision making

Choice overload can sometimes have serious consequences, said Colin Camerer, a professor at California Institute of...

2 Oct 2018 3:08 PM GMT

The other eye infections, which are most common in this season like, red eyes and watery discharge can be attributed to due to conjunctivitis, styes, dry eyes and corneal ulcers.

Viagra may cause irreversible damage to colour vision

Study reported that his symptoms began shortly after taking a dose of liquid sildenafil citrate, sold under the brand...

2 Oct 2018 12:15 PM GMT

Water is known to consist of a complicated network of weak, directional interactions known as hydrogen bonds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking more water may cut bladder infections in women

The participants self-reported their usual volume as less than 1.5 litres of fluid daily, which is about six 8-ounce...

2 Oct 2018 11:52 AM GMT

Exercise can alter the DNA in the fathers sperm and this boosts intelligence in the child (Photo: AFP)

Exercise can help cut depression, schizophrenia symptoms

Study provides evidence physical activity plays important role in reducing cardiovascular symptoms and improving...

2 Oct 2018 11:28 AM GMT

An expert called chiropractic treatments too dangerous (Photo: Pixabay)

Medical experts warn against neck cracking by chiropractor as it may...

The thrusts performed during neck cracking can cause damage to blood vessels in the retina.

2 Oct 2018 8:05 AM GMT

It is certainly possible that epigenetic changes in sperm cells play a role in the physical and mental health of the next generation (Photo: AFP)

Molecular scars on child abuse survivors may help with criminal...

These alterations, known as methylation, could one day be used by investigators or courts to weigh allegations of child...

2 Oct 2018 4:22 AM GMT