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Gene Associated With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Identified
May 12, 2013 — Researchers have identified the first gene to be associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (also called AIS) across Asian and Caucasian populations. The gene is involved in the growth and ... > full story -
Mutation Causing Wrong-Way Plumbing Explains One Type of Blue-Baby Syndrome
May 12, 2013 — Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection, one type of “blue baby” syndrome, is a potentially deadly congenital disorder that occurs when pulmonary veins don’t connect normally to ... > full story -
Research on Cilia Heats Up: Implications for Hearing, Vision Loss and Kidney Disease
May 12, 2013 — Experiments have unearthed clues about which protein signaling molecules are allowed into hollow, hair-like “antennae,” called cilia, that alert cells to critical changes in their ... > full story -
Carnivorous Plant Throws out 'Junk' DNA
May 12, 2013 — The newly sequenced genome of the carnivorous bladderwort contradicts the notion that vast quantities of noncoding 'junk' DNA are crucial for complex ... > full story -
Sacred Lotus Genome Sequence Enlightens Scientists
May 10, 2013 — The sacred lotus is a symbol of spiritual purity and longevity. Its seeds can survive up to 1,300 years, its petals and leaves repel grime and water, and its flowers generate heat to attract ... > full story -
Potential Flu Pandemic Lurks: Influenza Viruses Circulating in Pigs, Birds Could Pose Risk to Humans
May 10, 2013 — In the summer of 1968, a new strain of influenza appeared in Hong Kong. This strain, known as H3N2, spread around the globe and eventually killed an estimated 1 million people. A new study reveals ... > full story -
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Possible Reason for Cholesterol-Drug Side Effects Such as Memory Loss
May 10, 2013 — Researchers have identified a clue to explain the reversible memory loss sometimes caused by the use of statins, one of the most widely prescribed medications. Unusual swellings within neurons, which ... > full story -
Discovery Pinpoints Cause of Two Types of Leukemia
May 10, 2013 — Patients with two forms of leukemia, who currently have no viable treatment options, may benefit from existing drugs developed for different types of cancer, according to a new ... > full story -
Link Between Tumor Suppressors and Starvation Survival Suggested
May 10, 2013 — A particular tumor suppressor gene that fights cancer cells does more than clamp down on unabated cell division -- the hallmark of the disease -- it also can help make cells more fit by allowing them ... > full story -
A Cautionary Tale on Genome-Sequencing Diagnostics for Rare Diseases
May 10, 2013 — Researchers have discover that several children born with rare diseases called congenital disorders of glycosylation don't contain the mutation in every cell type -- raising new questions about ... > full story
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