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Indian-Origin CEO Strikes "Significant" UK Pact To Combat Cancer, Dementia
The root causes of diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease are expected to be better understood following a "significant" research partnership involving an Indian-origin entrepreneur's genetics initiative.
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Is Coffee Good For Heart Health?
Coffee can be both good and bad for the heart, largely depending on individual health, genetic predisposition, and consumption habits. Read on to find out whether it is good or bad for your heart health.
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Ancient DNA Study Shows How Early Europeans Adapted Over 7,000 Years
A study using ancient DNA has revealed how early Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years. By examining genetic samples from archaeological remains, researchers found evidence of natural selection in traits like vitamin D production and lactose tolerance. Immune gene adaptations were also linked to agricultural shifts and disease ex...
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Symptoms And Causes Of Congenital Heart Disease In Adults
This article explores the common symptoms and causes of congenital heart disease in adults, as well as strategies for managing and living with this condition.
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We Can No Longer Afford To Be Unaware Of Genetic Diseases: Chief Justice
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday emphasised on the need to create awareness about rare diseases among the society, on being empathetic and supportive to such parents and their families regardless of cultural, religious or traditional
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New Research Aims To Decode Genetic Roots Of Mental Illness
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diseases (NPD), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression, have a negative impact on individuals, families, and society. Unfortunately, effective therapies are often lacking.
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Last Woolly Mammoths Extinction Mystery: New Genetic Insights Revealed
Four thousand years ago, the last woolly mammoths lived on Wrangel Island, situated off the coast of present-day Siberia. Traditionally, it was believed that their remote location led to inbreeding, which was thought to be the primary cause of their extinction. However, recent research challenges this notion. A study reveals new insights into the m...
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Mental Health: Watch Out For These Early Signs Of Bipolar Disorder
Below we share some common early signs of bipolar disorder to help you identify the condition and seek professional help.
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Rich People Are Genetically At Greater Risk Of Cancer Than The Poor, Reveals New Study
The rich are at a heightened genetic risk for breast, prostate and other types of cancer, according to the study.
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All About Inflammatory Bowel Disease And Why It Is Rising In India
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which arises from a combination of genetic factors, gut environment, and immune responses, is seeing a significant rise in India, said health experts on Saturday.
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Explained: What Is Childhood Dementia And How It Affects Children
"Childhood" and "dementia" are two words we wish we didnt have to use together. But sadly, around1,400 Australian children and young people live with currently untreatable childhood dementia.
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Genetic Defences Against Alcohol Linked To Heart Disease And Mental Health, Study Finds
A comprehensive exploration of 3 million records has unveiled significant connections between gene variants influencing alcohol use and a range of non-alcohol-related health conditions.
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Depression And Heart Disease Could Have Genetic Link: Study
A group of genes could be common to both depression and heart disease, a finding that researchers said could explain why having one of them increases risk of developing the other.
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How Genetic Therapies Transformed Lives Of Sickle Cell Patients
Their stories are divided into before and after. First, those long years of pain which flooded every moment -- school, relationships, work.
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Indian-Origin CEO Strikes "Significant" UK Pact To Combat Cancer, Dementia
The root causes of diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease are expected to be better understood following a "significant" research partnership involving an Indian-origin entrepreneur's genetics initiative.
-
Is Coffee Good For Heart Health?
Coffee can be both good and bad for the heart, largely depending on individual health, genetic predisposition, and consumption habits. Read on to find out whether it is good or bad for your heart health.
-
Ancient DNA Study Shows How Early Europeans Adapted Over 7,000 Years
A study using ancient DNA has revealed how early Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years. By examining genetic samples from archaeological remains, researchers found evidence of natural selection in traits like vitamin D production and lactose tolerance. Immune gene adaptations were also linked to agricultural shifts and disease ex...
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Symptoms And Causes Of Congenital Heart Disease In Adults
This article explores the common symptoms and causes of congenital heart disease in adults, as well as strategies for managing and living with this condition.
-
We Can No Longer Afford To Be Unaware Of Genetic Diseases: Chief Justice
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday emphasised on the need to create awareness about rare diseases among the society, on being empathetic and supportive to such parents and their families regardless of cultural, religious or traditional
-
New Research Aims To Decode Genetic Roots Of Mental Illness
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diseases (NPD), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression, have a negative impact on individuals, families, and society. Unfortunately, effective therapies are often lacking.
-
Last Woolly Mammoths Extinction Mystery: New Genetic Insights Revealed
Four thousand years ago, the last woolly mammoths lived on Wrangel Island, situated off the coast of present-day Siberia. Traditionally, it was believed that their remote location led to inbreeding, which was thought to be the primary cause of their extinction. However, recent research challenges this notion. A study reveals new insights into the m...
-
Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Mental Health: Watch Out For These Early Signs Of Bipolar Disorder
Below we share some common early signs of bipolar disorder to help you identify the condition and seek professional help.
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Rich People Are Genetically At Greater Risk Of Cancer Than The Poor, Reveals New Study
The rich are at a heightened genetic risk for breast, prostate and other types of cancer, according to the study.
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All About Inflammatory Bowel Disease And Why It Is Rising In India
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which arises from a combination of genetic factors, gut environment, and immune responses, is seeing a significant rise in India, said health experts on Saturday.
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Explained: What Is Childhood Dementia And How It Affects Children
"Childhood" and "dementia" are two words we wish we didnt have to use together. But sadly, around1,400 Australian children and young people live with currently untreatable childhood dementia.
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Genetic Defences Against Alcohol Linked To Heart Disease And Mental Health, Study Finds
A comprehensive exploration of 3 million records has unveiled significant connections between gene variants influencing alcohol use and a range of non-alcohol-related health conditions.
-
Depression And Heart Disease Could Have Genetic Link: Study
A group of genes could be common to both depression and heart disease, a finding that researchers said could explain why having one of them increases risk of developing the other.
-
How Genetic Therapies Transformed Lives Of Sickle Cell Patients
Their stories are divided into before and after. First, those long years of pain which flooded every moment -- school, relationships, work.
