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In any weight loss diets, adherence to the diet and the overall quality of the diet are probably more important than any other factors. (Photo: Pixabay)

Carbs, fat, DNA? Weight loss is finicky, new study shows

Gene analyses identified variations linked with how the body processes fats or carbohydrates.

21 Feb 2018 4:59 PM IST

DNA test SHERLOCK can rapidly diagnose diseases and works like a pregnancy test. (Photo: Pixabay)

Paper-based DNA test 'SHERLOCK' can rapidly diagnose diseases

The researchers, including those from Harvard University in the US, previously showcased SHERLOCK's utility for a range...

19 Feb 2018 12:05 PM IST

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New gene can keep heart healthy

Here is what a new study has found.

14 Feb 2018 8:48 AM IST

Bone degeneration in rheumatoid arthritis is caused by hyperactivity of certain bone cells called osteoclasts, which absorb bone tissue. (Photo: Pixabay)

Do environmental factors have an effect on rheumatoid arthritis?

Michigan Medicine researchers probed the relationship between these two factors: the HLA gene and environmental...

19 April 2018 3:37 PM IST

It was later discovered that it also leads to reduction in protein and fat intake (Photo: AFP)

Gene making people crave sugary treats may also reduce body fat

Another expert warned that FGF21 can also trigger redistribution of fat to the upper body.

11 April 2018 2:19 PM IST

The disorder was present in children from consanguineous parents (Photo: AFP)

Researchers discover gene causing childhood blindness

The geneticists directed their interest at an unknown illness that prevents the eyes from developing properly.

24 July 2018 10:05 AM IST

Genes linked with problem solving powers were associated with the process by which neurons carry signals in the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genes don't affect consumption of calories?

There exist no indications that certain genetic factors are associated with the total intake of calories, carbohydrates,...

22 July 2018 2:01 PM IST

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Not all cancer drugs work

DNA methylation is an epigenetic mechanism that plays a key role in switching genes "on" or "off".

2 July 2018 4:11 PM IST

Genes linked with problem solving powers were associated with the process by which neurons carry signals in the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

This gene holds key to human immunity

"Even though the human genome was first fully sequenced in 2003, there are still thousands of genes that we know very...

2 July 2018 3:05 PM IST

Removing the nuclear stress bodies resulted in a vast suppression of intron retention during stress recovery. (Photo: ANI)

Scientists uncover functions of mysterious organelles in nucleus and...

Scientists discover fine-tuning gene expression during stress recovery.

1 Dec 2019 3:18 PM IST

Many neurodevelopmental disorders are caused by large missing pieces of genetic material in a persons genome. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gene responsible for autism identified

Researchers used genetically engineered models and computer algorithms to study a human genome.

6 March 2018 4:52 PM IST

As per WHO statistics, glaucoma is the second largest cause of blindness in the world and fourth largest in India.

A new 'vision'

The new technique for the powerful gene editing tool CRISPR to restore retinal function in mice afflicted by a...

14 May 2018 8:30 AM IST