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A New Gene, NRXN3, Is Associated To Obesity

By: Cecile Le Page

A new mutation in a gene that is active in the central nervous system and named neurexin 3 has been associated with increased risk for obesity more...

A Novel Oral Drug For Ovarian Cancer Patients

By: Cecile Le Page

A study presented at the 2009 ASCO meeting, shows the efficiency and low toxicity of a new inhibitor of the PARP protein, in patients resistant to standard chemotherapy. more...

Who is Mitochondrial Eve?

By: Bridget Coila

The idea of Mitochondrial Eve has spurred both imagination and confusion. Here is a simple explanation of this female ancestor all humans alive today share. more...

Josef Mengele and the Brazilian Town of Twins

By: Tony Dunnell

An unnaturally high birthrate of twins in a small Brazilian town has been attributed to experiments by Nazi physician Josef Mengele, while scientists refute the claims. more...

How Tumor Cells Survive Dietary Restriction

By: Cecile Le Page

A new study helps understand why calorie-restricted diet protects against some types of cancer and not the others. more...

New Technology, What is Genetic Assessment?

By: Jeremy Small

Services are available that can compare genetic makeup to markers that indicate risks for many genetic diseases using only a saliva test. more...

Personalized therapy for Metastatic Lung Cancer

By: Cecile Le Page

A recent study published in May 2009, reports the efficiency of personalized chemotherapy based on the genetic profile of patients affected by non-small cell lung cancer. more...

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