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There may be a distinct group of people with depression who have increased genetic risk for schizophrenia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nearly 80 percent schizophrenia risk may be traced back to genes, says...

The study, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, indicates that genetics has a substantial influence on risk...

7 Oct 2017 9:28 AM IST

The judge, Sir James Munby, did point out that some people would feel unhappiness should be grounds for divorce. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Getting divorced may be a genetic trait, says study

While studies have shown children from broken families more prone to getting divorced, new study claims it is not true...

5 Oct 2017 10:59 AM IST

Researchers said they have not yet found the worms neuropeptide in the human body. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chinese scientists identify genetic pathway in ageing

Researchers said they have not yet found the worms' neuropeptide in the human body.

11 Nov 2017 12:25 PM IST

It made much more sense for modern humans to just borrow the already adapted genetic defences from Neanderthals (Photo: AFP)

Neanderthal genes may have helped modern humans develop protection...

Neanderthals had been living outside of Africa for hundreds of thousands of years, giving them time to evolve defences...

7 Oct 2018 1:40 PM IST

Previous studies show early exposure to complex foreign proteins, such as cows milk proteins, increases the risk of type 1 diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Can cow's milk prevent type 1 diabetes?

There is no evidence to revise the current dietary recommendations for infants at high risk for type 1 diabetes.

3 Jan 2018 10:56 AM IST

We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us. (Photo: Pixabay)

A new weapon against epilepsy

We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us.

28 April 2018 2:31 PM IST

Even if you are at a high genetic risk, you can improve your chances of remaining in good cardiovascular health by doing exercise. (Photo: Pixabay)

When heart disease runs in the family, exercise tied to lower risk

Exercise appeared linked to a lower risk of heart problems even after researchers accounted for factors like age,...

15 April 2018 8:08 PM IST

The medicines, which are highly effective against hepatitis C, may trigger latent hepatitis B in patients infected with both types. (Representational Image)

Genetic factors may increase liver damage risk in chronic hepatitis B...

This may, at least partially explain why patients with the variation experience poorer liver health.

28 July 2018 7:15 PM IST

Lets bust some obesity myths! (Photo: Pixabay)

Obese? Blame your grandparents

The findings appear in the journal Pediatric Obesity.

12 May 2018 7:18 PM IST

While the most common causes are physical issues affecting blood flow, such as heart disease and diabetes, psychological ones including stress and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pointers to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder

Psychotherapy approaches addressed the underlying dysfunctions of fear extinction and emotion regulation.

10 May 2018 5:18 PM 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

Family genetics vital to understand autism progression

Study revealed total amount of rare mutations in person's genome can explain why individuals with 1 disease can have...

8 Sept 2018 6:48 PM 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