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Some of the genes identified as increasing risk for schizophrenia have previously been associated with other neurodevelopmental disorders. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists uncover 20 genes linked to being transgender

Discovery supports claims that the condition has a physical basis.

19 March 2018 4:26 PM IST

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Gene trigger to help brain heal from stroke identified

Here is what a new study has found.

28 March 2018 7:34 PM IST

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

Genome-editing tool may increase cancer risk: Study

Lack of p53 is also known to contribute to making cells grow uncontrollably and become cancerous.

12 Jun 2018 1:47 PM IST

As per a guideline from the American Association of Pediatricians, children between the age of 2-5years, should not be permitted screen time of more than 1 hour/day and for those above 6 years, the duration of exposure is to be fixed by the parents, who also need to act as a media monitor. (Photo: Pixabay)

Father's genes can impact motherly love: Study

Changes in the mother's priorities during gestation and after birth are critically important for the wellbeing of the...

1 Aug 2018 5:43 PM IST

Study is the first to show that an engineered skin graft can survive long term with intact immune system (Photo: Pixabay)

Now, gene therapy may treat diabetes and obesity via skin, say experts

According to researchers, new therapy could be used to deliver therapeutic proteinsfor people with a genetic defect.

5 Aug 2017 11:23 AM IST

$Tams successful use of the CRISPR \gene editing\ tool in viable embryos was hailed as a technical feat by outside experts (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Scientists edit gene to erase disease in human embryos

According to researchers, method can potentially be used to prevent transmission of genetic disease to future...

3 Aug 2017 8:34 AM IST

Researchers found that increasing the level of Bmal1 a critical master gene that regulates sleep patterns (Photo: Pixabay)

Better insomnia treatments in the offing, say researchers

According to researchers this is the first evidence that a biological clock in the muscle can communicate with the...

12 Aug 2017 10:23 AM IST

According to experts, drug targets a particular family of genes, called HOX genes, which are involved in controlling the rapid growth of cells (Photo: Pixabay)

Drug to treat blood cancer patients created

Drug, called HXR9, prevents cancer cells from sidestepping apoptosis - the process that causes unhealthy and damaged...

10 Aug 2017 9:14 AM IST

The genetic clues include Neanderthal DNA that contains mutations that usually occur in small populations with little genetic diversity. (Photo: AFP)

New gene study rewrites Neanderthal history

Previous research has suggested that near the end of their existence some 40,000 years ago.

8 Aug 2017 8:24 AM IST

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Rare gene mutation that lowers sensitivity to pain found

15 Dec 2017 6:46 PM IST