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  • Causes of Prostate Cancer

    Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers of men. Early detection is vital for survival. More is now being understood about the genetic causes of prostate cancer, which should give scientists the tools to be able to spot the disease earlier, and one day defeat it.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15,463 pts ) on Nov 23, 2009 to
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  • Kuru Disease Mutations and Brain Diseases

    A cannibalistic ritual could hold the key to tackling brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and the human form of mad cow disease, as well as providing scientists with a fantastic example of natural selection at work.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15,463 pts ) on Nov 22, 2009 to
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  • What is Kuru Disease?

    Kuru is a progressive and fatal neurological disorder which reached epidemic proportions amongst the Fore People of Papua New Guinea in the 1950s. It is a prion disease that was caused by eating the brains of recently deceased people.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15,463 pts ) on Nov 22, 2009 to
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  • What are Prion Diseases?

    Misshapen forms of the prion protein lead to the formation of amyloid plaques which cause diseases of the central nervous system. These plaques disrupt the normal structures of the nervous tissues causing brain damage and death.
    Published by DulceCorazon (266 pts ) on Nov 21, 2009 to
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  • Genetics of Osteoporosis

    Osteoporosis is a disease of decreased bone density. Bones can become fragile and thin, increasing the likelihood of fractures and breaks. The health consequences can be devastating. Genetics is one of the many factors that plays a significant role in the development of the condition.
    Published by Jonathon Weber (4,444 pts ) on Nov 21, 2009 to
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  • Is Homosexuality Genetic?

    There is no clear cut answer to the origin of homosexual behaviour. Currently the consensus is leaning towards a largely genetic basis with a few environmental variables thrown in. It appears there is no single gay gene and no single environmental variable.
    Published by Victoria Trix (11,062 pts ) on Nov 21, 2009 to
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  • Facts about Human Genetics

    The field of human genetics is vast, and encompasses many disciplines such as, population genetics, and developmental genetics. It's basically summed up as any aspect of research that looks at how we work at the molecular level.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15,463 pts ) on Nov 20, 2009 to
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  • Genetically Engineered Foods

    Some scientists tout the genetic engineering of food to be the answer to feeding the world's growing population. Others question the ethical aspects of genetic engineering. There are many benefits of genetic engineering and there are many pitfalls too.
    Published by Sonal Panse (12,123 pts ) on Nov 20, 2009 to
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  • The Showerhead Bacteria Lurking Inside Your Bathroom

    You may think you are alone when you're standing under a shower, but you'd be wrong as you always have company. The uninvited bathroom guests are the showerhead bacteria raining down on you in the streams of water.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15,463 pts ) on Nov 20, 2009 to
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  • What is a Genetic Counselor?

    This article describes the role and responsibilities of a genetic counselor.
    Published by alisonc (2,232 pts ) on Nov 20, 2009 to
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