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Nutritionist's Guide To Reducing Bad Cholesterol And Increasing The Good One
Anjali Mukerjee explains that genetics, certain medical conditions and some medications can also raise LDL cholesterol or lower HDL cholesterol.
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Chinese Doctors Implant Pig Liver In Human For First Time
Chinese doctors said that they had transplanted a liver from a genetically modified pig into a brain-dead human for the first time, raising hopes of a live-saving donor option for patients in the future.
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Doctors Implant Pig Liver In Human For The First Time In China
Chinese doctors said Wednesday that they had transplanted a liver from a genetically modified pig into a brain-dead human for the first time, raising hopes of a live-saving donor option for patients in the future.
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Down Syndrome: Symptoms And Causes
Understanding symptoms and causes of Down syndrome can help in early diagnosis and better management.
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Iguanas Travelled 5,000 Miles to Fiji on Rafts 34 Million Years Ago
Iguanas undertook a remarkable 5,000-mile journey from North America to Fiji around 34 million years ago. According to a new genetic study, these reptiles floated on rafts of vegetation, possibly due to extreme weather events. The research, published in PNAS, found that Fiji’s iguanas are closely related to North American species, contradicting e...
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Surat's Vispy Kharadi On World Record For Holding Hercules Pillars: "Proved Them Wrong"
Mr Kharadi addressed the achievement while challenging the notion that Indians are genetically weaker than athletes from other nations.
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Ancient Europeans Retained Dark Skin, Hair and Eyes Until the Iron Age, Claims New Study
A genetic study analysing 348 ancient DNA samples reveals that most prehistoric Europeans had dark skin, hair, and eyes well into the Iron Age. Although genes for lighter pigmentation appeared around 14,000 years ago, they remained rare until about 3,000 years ago. Lighter skin may have been advantageous for vitamin D production, while lighter eyes...
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Olivia Farnsworth: UK Girl Who Feels No Pain, Hunger, Or Fatigue
Olivia Farnsworth, a UK girl, has a rare genetic condition that makes her insensitive to pain, hunger, and fatigue, posing significant health risks and requiring constant monitoring and management to ensure her well-being.
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Prince Frederik Of Luxembourg's Final Act Of Bravery Before Death At 22
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg was diagnosed with POLG mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic disorder affecting approximately one in 5,000 people, at the age of 14.
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Luxembourg's Prince Frederik Dies Aged 22 From Rare Genetic Disease
Prince Frederik, the youngest child of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, died from a rare genetic condition.
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Neanderthal Genetic Bottleneck 110,000 Years Ago May Explain Their Decline
A study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population bottleneck 110,000 years ago, drastically reducing their genetic diversity. CT scans of their inner ear bones revealed a sharp decline in variation, indicating a drop in population size. This event may have made Neanderthals more vulnerable to environmental and competitive pressures, contr...
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Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Diverse Genetic Origins of the European Huns
A new study has analysed ancient DNA from 370 individuals buried between the fourth and sixth centuries, revealing that the European Huns were genetically diverse. While some showed direct ties to Xiongnu elites from Mongolia, most carried mixed Northeast Asian ancestry. Researchers found no evidence of a single large-scale migration but instead ob...
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Why An African Nation Is Sending Samples To "Doomsday" Vault In The Arctic
Sudan, a country bordering Egypt in northeast Africa has decided to send crop samples to the "doomsday" vault in a remote Norwegian island in the Arctic. These genetic samples are of food crops seeds. But why is Sudan doing this?
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Leaked Chat Claims Ashley St Clair Planned To "Seduce" Elon Musk, Billionaire Reacts
St Clair has reportedly requested a court order for genetic testing to confirm the paternity of her child with Elon Musk.
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Epilepsy: Know Hidden Symptoms & Who Is At A Higher Risk
Epilepsy is a complex disorder with both obvious and hidden symptoms, and some individuals are at a higher risk due to genetics, brain injuries, or underlying health conditions. Read on as we discuss some of them.
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Nutritionist's Guide To Reducing Bad Cholesterol And Increasing The Good One
Anjali Mukerjee explains that genetics, certain medical conditions and some medications can also raise LDL cholesterol or lower HDL cholesterol.
-
Chinese Doctors Implant Pig Liver In Human For First Time
Chinese doctors said that they had transplanted a liver from a genetically modified pig into a brain-dead human for the first time, raising hopes of a live-saving donor option for patients in the future.
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Doctors Implant Pig Liver In Human For The First Time In China
Chinese doctors said Wednesday that they had transplanted a liver from a genetically modified pig into a brain-dead human for the first time, raising hopes of a live-saving donor option for patients in the future.
-
Down Syndrome: Symptoms And Causes
Understanding symptoms and causes of Down syndrome can help in early diagnosis and better management.
-
Iguanas Travelled 5,000 Miles to Fiji on Rafts 34 Million Years Ago
Iguanas undertook a remarkable 5,000-mile journey from North America to Fiji around 34 million years ago. According to a new genetic study, these reptiles floated on rafts of vegetation, possibly due to extreme weather events. The research, published in PNAS, found that Fiji’s iguanas are closely related to North American species, contradicting e...
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Surat's Vispy Kharadi On World Record For Holding Hercules Pillars: "Proved Them Wrong"
Mr Kharadi addressed the achievement while challenging the notion that Indians are genetically weaker than athletes from other nations.
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Ancient Europeans Retained Dark Skin, Hair and Eyes Until the Iron Age, Claims New Study
A genetic study analysing 348 ancient DNA samples reveals that most prehistoric Europeans had dark skin, hair, and eyes well into the Iron Age. Although genes for lighter pigmentation appeared around 14,000 years ago, they remained rare until about 3,000 years ago. Lighter skin may have been advantageous for vitamin D production, while lighter eyes...
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Olivia Farnsworth: UK Girl Who Feels No Pain, Hunger, Or Fatigue
Olivia Farnsworth, a UK girl, has a rare genetic condition that makes her insensitive to pain, hunger, and fatigue, posing significant health risks and requiring constant monitoring and management to ensure her well-being.
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Prince Frederik Of Luxembourg's Final Act Of Bravery Before Death At 22
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg was diagnosed with POLG mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic disorder affecting approximately one in 5,000 people, at the age of 14.
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Luxembourg's Prince Frederik Dies Aged 22 From Rare Genetic Disease
Prince Frederik, the youngest child of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, died from a rare genetic condition.
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Neanderthal Genetic Bottleneck 110,000 Years Ago May Explain Their Decline
A study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population bottleneck 110,000 years ago, drastically reducing their genetic diversity. CT scans of their inner ear bones revealed a sharp decline in variation, indicating a drop in population size. This event may have made Neanderthals more vulnerable to environmental and competitive pressures, contr...
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Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Diverse Genetic Origins of the European Huns
A new study has analysed ancient DNA from 370 individuals buried between the fourth and sixth centuries, revealing that the European Huns were genetically diverse. While some showed direct ties to Xiongnu elites from Mongolia, most carried mixed Northeast Asian ancestry. Researchers found no evidence of a single large-scale migration but instead ob...
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Why An African Nation Is Sending Samples To "Doomsday" Vault In The Arctic
Sudan, a country bordering Egypt in northeast Africa has decided to send crop samples to the "doomsday" vault in a remote Norwegian island in the Arctic. These genetic samples are of food crops seeds. But why is Sudan doing this?
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Leaked Chat Claims Ashley St Clair Planned To "Seduce" Elon Musk, Billionaire Reacts
St Clair has reportedly requested a court order for genetic testing to confirm the paternity of her child with Elon Musk.
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Epilepsy: Know Hidden Symptoms & Who Is At A Higher Risk
Epilepsy is a complex disorder with both obvious and hidden symptoms, and some individuals are at a higher risk due to genetics, brain injuries, or underlying health conditions. Read on as we discuss some of them.
