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Genetics: More Than Merely a Mutated Gene
If two women have the same
genetic mutation that puts
them at higher-than-average
risk for a disease such as
breast cancer, why does only
one develop the disease?
Genetic scientists have
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Genetic Glitch at the Root of Allergies Revealed
Newly published research
reveals that a faulty
genetic pathway already
known for its role in some
connective tissue disorders
is also a potent player in
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Ginger Compounds May Be Effective in Treating Asthma Symptoms, Study Suggests
Gourmands and foodies
everywhere have long
recognized ginger as a great
way to add a little peppery
zing to both sweet and
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Dustless Chalk May Cause Allergy and Asthma Symptoms in Students With Milk Allergy, Study Finds
Many of today's schools and
school teachers opt for
dustless chalk to keep hands
and classrooms clean. But
according to a new study,
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The Rise of Deadly Insect Sting Allergies: Is There a Cure?
August 1, 2013 — Insect sting allergy is increasing, affecting five percent of the population. But what much of the population may not understand is that there is something that can be done about ... > full story -
Understanding the Effects of Genes on Human Traits
July 31, 2013 — Recent technological developments in genomics have revealed a large number of genetic influences on common complex diseases, such as diabetes, asthma, cancer or schizophrenia. However, discovering a ... > full story -
A Promising Target to Treat Asthma
July 24, 2013 — Scientists have found a promising, new way to treat asthma: Target an enzyme in airway lining cells. The finding could lead to the development of drugs that block the enzyme, CaMKII, from excessive ... > full story -
Obesity and Asthma: Study Finds a Link in the Genes
July 18, 2013 — Genes linked to chronic inflammation in asthma may be more active in people who are obese, according to new research that uncovers several biological ties between obesity and ... > full story -
Drug Improves Cognitive Function in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome
July 2, 2013 — An existing FDA-approved drug improves cognitive function in a mouse model of Down syndrome, according to a new ... > full story -
Higher Genetic Risk Tied to Lifetime Asthma Suffering
June 28, 2013 — Children with more genetic risks for asthma are not only more likely to develop the condition at a young age, but they are also more likely to continue to suffer with asthma into adulthood. The ... > full story -
Scientists Discover New Mechanism Regulating the Immune Response
June 28, 2013 — Scientists in Finland have discovered a new mechanism regulating the immune response that can leave a person susceptible to autoimmune ... > full story -
Toward Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Drugs for Common Cold and Other Infections
June 26, 2013 — Scientists are reporting progress in the search for the first broad-spectrum drugs to combat human rhinoviruses, which cause humanity's most common infectious ... > full story -
Unexpected Discovery of the Ways Cells Move Could Boost Understanding of Complex Diseases
June 23, 2013 — A new discovery about how cells move may provide scientists with crucial information about disease mechanisms such as the spread of cancer or the constriction of airways caused by asthma. Scientists ... > full story -
Early-Life Air Pollution Linked With Childhood Asthma in Minorities
June 18, 2013 — Scientists have found that exposure in infancy to nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a component of motor vehicle air pollution, is strongly linked with later development of childhood asthma among African ... > full story
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