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Discovery of Childhood Brain Cancer Genes
Ependymoma is a childhood brain cancer, a rare disease that has a survival rate of about 50%. Not much is known about its biology, but scientists at Nottingham University in the UK have pinpointed three genes involved in its development.

Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Oct 9, 2009 to
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What Can Cause Cleft Lip?
For the first time scientists have discovered a specific gene variant that has been linked to cleft lip alone, rather than cleft lip and palate. It provides an insight into a previously unknown genetic mechanism.

Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Oct 8, 2009 to
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Causes of Dyslexia and Dyslexia Symptoms
There is now increasing evidence that dyslexia could be something of a genetic disorder. A new discovery has located yet another gene variant that could be partly to blame for poor reading ability.

Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Oct 4, 2009 to
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Genome Hunt of Antarctic Fish
A chilling genetic discovery from the icy waters of the Antarctic has revealed the basic genetics of the adaptations that lets notothenioid fish survive the cold conditions.

Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Oct 4, 2009 to
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Gene to Help Plants Beat the Heat
Further investigations of part of a plant genome have uncovered a gene that helps plants to survive extremes of heat. The finding could help farmers to breed crops that will flourish in warmer climates.

Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Oct 3, 2009 to
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What is a Point Mutation?
A point mutation is the simplest kind of genetic mutation. See the dramatic effects that can arise from such a small substitution in the genome.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,071 pts ) on Sep 23, 2009 to
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Asthma Could Be Genetic
Researchers have found evidence that asthma could be genetic, and not just the result of environmental causes such as pollution, allergies and diet.

Published by smyke (395 pts ) on Sep 9, 2009 to
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Genes and Poor Eyesight in Moles
Moles live in holes. As such they don't need perfect eyesight, a trait that has been modified by natural selection. And now for the first time, scientists have provided a genetic explanation for it.

Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Sep 9, 2009 to
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Child Brain Tumours and DNA
Scientists from Cambridge University in the UK have found a common DNA sequence in children suffering from brain tumours. The knowledge is vital to our understanding of one of the least understood genetic disorders.

Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Sep 4, 2009 to
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The Genetic Code
This is the biological language that ensures that the genetic material, the DNA and RNA is translated into proteins. Our bodies require thousands of proteins to function normally and the information needed to produce them is locked up inside the genetic code.

Published by drritusandhu (312 pts ) on Sep 3, 2009 to
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