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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Genetics
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an all too common, painful abdominal condition affecting millions of people worldwide. The causes are unknown, but increasingly the blame is being laid on genes. The discovery of a genetic basis offers hope for improved medication and swifter diagnosis.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Nov 16, 2009 to
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Genetics History: The Top Ten Moments
They give us everything, and without them we'd be nothing. Understanding how our genes work is giving us unprecedented powers to shape our own destinies. Our knowledge is increasing rapidly all the time. Human genetics, plant genetics and more, follow our history of genetics timeline.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Nov 11, 2009 to
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Longevity Genes: Worms Have the Secret to Long Life
Forget an elixir of life or similar such lotions and potions, the secret to a long life may be locked up in the genes of worms. New research has identified a link between a gene associated with aging and a gene associated with some types of cancer.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Oct 7, 2009 to
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Human Genetics: Junk DNA is Not Rubbish
Junk DNA, that vast genetic wasteland of seemingly useless biological rubbish may not be such a waste of space after all. New research suggests that it has some function, and may even have been vital in distinguishing humans from other species.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Sep 26, 2009 to
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Human Genetics and Disease
We are surrounded by disease and genetic disorders. If it's not pathogens attacking us it's our own bodies contributing to our downfall. Science has removed many threats to our health, and with genetics it continues to do so in a powerful way. Here are three ways that genetics can combat disease.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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How the Mouse Genome Can Fight Human Genetic Diseases
The mouse (mus musculus) was the first mammal, after humans, to have its genome fully sequenced. It was a massive undertaking that took 10 years to complete and has powerful implications for medical research into the fundamental genetic causes of disease.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on May 29, 2009 to
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Sleep Disorders and Human Genetics
Genetic vulnerability and environmental factors are the cause of most genetic disorders. The aim of this discussion is to present a current outline, and future forecasts for the genetic analysis of sleep and sleep related disorders.

Published by ScientificAge (382 pts ) on Apr 2, 2009 to
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Human Genetics: The History of DNA Testing
DNA testing is an incredibly versatile technology that can provide details about paternity, information about disease risk, and determine ancestry. This article is a brief look at some of the key moments in the history of the development DNA testing.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Mar 26, 2009 to
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Human Genetics and the Fruit Fly Drosophila Melanogaster
Drosophila melanogaster, a name that trips off the tongue, is a fruit fly and a geneticist's best friend. For more than 100 years the flying insects have played a pivotal role in scientific research, particularly in genetics and developmental biology.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Mar 24, 2009 to
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Gene Therapy: How Gene Therapy Could Cure Liver Disease
Using gene therapy, it could be possible to cure or treat some of the health conditions arising as a result of a diseased liver.

Published by Sonal Panse (12,123 pts ) on Mar 9, 2009 to
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