It’s an ethical dilemma with serious implications. Should children be tested for gene mutations that…
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Monkey Malaria Widespread In Humans And Potentially Fatal
A potentially fatal species of malaria is being commonly misdiagnosed as a more benign form…
Genetic Connection Between Short Stature And Arthritis Uncovered
Common genetic variants linked to arthritis may also play a role in human height, a…
Genetic Differences May Help Explain Response To Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
By comparing the DNA of patients with multiple sclerosis whose symptoms are reduced by interferon…
MESSENGER Reveals Mercury In New Detail
As MESSENGER approached Mercury the spacecraft’s Narrow-Angle Camera on the Mercury Dual Imaging System instrument…
Study Locates Cholesterol Genes; Finds Surprises About Good, Bad Cholesterol
An international study of 20,000 people found seven new genes that influence blood cholesterol levels,…
Eat Your Leafy Vegetables To Decreased Your Risk Of Cataracts
Women who have higher dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin — compounds found in yellow…
Portable Device Quickly Detects Early Alzheimer’s
Researchers have developed a device that may allow patients to take a brief, inexpensive test…
Research Project Aims To Make Solar Energy Technology Cheaper
A new large-scale research project aimed at improving technology for photovoltaic solar energy is underway….
US Teens Confident In Their Inventiveness; Hands-on, Project-based Learning Needed
American teens are confident they can invent solutions to some of the world’s pressing challenges,…