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Scientists discovered DNA switch that can turn off our reactions to allergies.

Scientists correct disease-causing mutation from genes in human...

US scientists have succeeded in altering the genes of a human embryo to correct a disease-causing mutation.

3 Aug 2017 8:38 AM IST

Humans can already receive pig heart valves and pancreases, but scientists have long sought to make their entire organs, which grow to around human size, available for harvest. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists genetically edit viral infections from piglets

Researchers place edited embryonic cells into chemical cocktail that encourages growth without destructive effects of...

12 Aug 2017 10:41 AM IST

This discovery will help target the development of specific therapies (Photo: AFP)

Inherited genes pose higher cancer risk than estimates

Four key cellular processes were affected by mutating genes including: the DNA repair systems.

16 Feb 2017 8:00 PM IST

The transient nature of mRNA transmission opens up special opportunities, such as using these compounds for vaccination or cancer immunotherapy. (Photo: P

Glow-in-the-dark mice brings next-gen gene therapies closer

The protein from a firefly that is successfully inserted can help become a therapeutic protein for diseased cells

20 Feb 2017 1:29 PM IST

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Genetics in personalised medicine is healthcare's current buzz word

Here what researchers have found.

19 Dec 2017 1:25 PM IST

Understanding that depression raises dropout risk may encourage schools to put a higher priority on mental health services. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nature, like genetics, contribute o depression risk

For first time, researchers find environment one is raised in is as important as genes in determining risk for major...

22 Dec 2017 12:57 PM IST

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Ozone exposure ups autism odds in at-risk people

Evaluation of each of the risk factors showed they had an impact on risk for autism.

25 Jun 2017 11:10 AM IST

LGBT rights activists said womens safety shouldnt be used to discriminate against gay couples (Photo: AFP)

Homosexuality is in the genes, claims study

Controversial study claims gay men share two gene variants that suggest they are born with their sexual preference.

8 Dec 2017 4:24 PM IST

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Researchers discover genes to prolong human life

Here is what a new study has found.

8 Dec 2017 9:14 AM IST

A small proportion of people in the healthy BMI range are fat inside (Photo: AFP)

Three genes tell how people are obese yet healthy

Higher levels of fat in the blood supply increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes and can lead to fatty deposits around the...

22 Dec 2016 2:34 PM IST