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The fast brainwaves evoked by the movement disappear by the time babies are a few weeks old (Photo: AFP)

Chinese scientist criticized for risking 'gene-edited' babies' lives

He believed his gene editing would help protect the girls from infection with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

8 Jan 2019 10:24 AM IST

It was discovered that husbands with a particular genotype felt less satisfied with the support they got from their wives, hence were less satisfied with their marriage. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Supportive partners essential for marital bliss

Not love, genes may impact quality of marriage: Study.

11 Feb 2019 7:38 PM IST

The new study could lead to more precise matching between donors and patients, and reduce kidney transplant failures. (Photo: ANI)

Kidney transplants often fail; here's why

Many kidney transplants fail due to genetic incompatibility.

16 May 2019 4:05 PM IST

The study was also able to identify several genes that boost the risk of one of these diseases in relation to the others. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Genetic material can determine risk to underlying diseases

Multiple genes affect risk of asthma, hay fever, eczema: Study.

6 Aug 2019 12:29 PM IST

Depression has effects on the body in addition to mind, (Photo:Representational/ Pexels)

Depression genes linked to onset of diseases

Apparently, depression can cause other illnesses.

7 Sept 2019 12:35 PM IST

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110 new genes that increase breast cancer risk uncovered: Study

The new study helps researchers come closer to understanding how DNA influences a woman's risk of breast cancer.

13 March 2018 12:53 PM IST

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

Over 500 genes linked to intelligence identified

They also found 187 regions in the human genome that are linked to thinking skills.

13 March 2018 12:12 PM IST

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Study explains link between genetic abnormalities and multiple myeloma

The disease does not exhibit major symptoms initially and symptoms like bone pain, bleeding and anemia generally occur...

13 March 2018 11:00 AM IST

Researchers also found that genetic variants associated with lower empathy are also associated with higher risk for autism. (Photo: Pixabay)

Empathy is partly driven by our genes: study

Researchers also found that genetic variants associated with lower empathy are also associated with higher risk for...

12 March 2018 1:56 PM IST

The Nonhuman Rights Project announced Monday it has filed a lawsuit in Connecticut Superior Court on behalf of elephants named Beulah, Karen and Minnie. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genes that make elephants resistant to cancer also found in humans

The study says that since all vertebrates evolved from a common ancestor, humans also have these anti-cancer genes.

10 March 2018 12:51 PM IST

The exercise was designed to help train their mind to pivot from detailed attention to a more broad awareness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Know how heart responds to exercise

The study was conducted using the genetic and electrocardiogram data of 67,000 people from UK Biobank.

19 May 2018 11:55 AM IST

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Young women at high genetic risk of breast cancer

Young women with a family history of breast cancer may feel that they should be tested as early as possible.

30 May 2018 6:37 PM IST