Scientists Spot Genes Linked to Raynaud’s Phenomenon
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have discovered two genes that may trigger Raynaud’s phenomenon, a condition that can cause fingers and toes to go cold and numb because of the constriction of tiny blood vessels under the skin.“We …
Learn MoreFour SNPs Linked to Chronic Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Four single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in four genes are associated with chronic complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS-1), according to a study published online Oct. 10 in the Journal of Medical Gen…
Learn MoreMujer resistente al Alzheimer inspira una nueva manera de combatir la enfermedad
MIÉRCOLES, 11 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los investigadores han desarrollado un anticuerpo que puede reducir el daño cerebral similar al Alzheimer en ratones de laboratorio, inspirados en el caso de una mujer con una resistencia notable a …
Learn MoreWoman Resistant to Alzheimer’s Helps Inspire New Way to Fight the Disease
MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have developed an antibody that can reduce Alzheimer’s-like brain damage in lab mice — inspired by the case of one woman with remarkable resistance to the disease.The work, by researchers at Mass Ge…
Learn MoreEl estudio más grande jamás realizado sobre la genética del suicidio ofrece pistas sobre quién está en riesgo
JUEVES, 5 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una nueva investigación ha descubierto 12 variantes genéticas que podrían estar vinculadas a un mayor riesgo de intento de suicidio.Estos genes también podrían tener vínculos con problemas físicos y de …
Learn MoreSer vegetariano podría depender de tus genes
JUEVES, 5 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ser vegetariano es una tendencia popular y además una opción saludable, pero una gran parte de quienes dicen querer seguir una dieta basada en plantas no lo hacen.Podría depender de tu ADN, sugiere una …
Learn MoreGenes Might Be Driving You to Go Vegetarian
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Going vegetarian is trendy and popular, along with being a healthy choice, but a large portion of those who say they want to stick with a plant-based diet don’t.It might come down to your DNA, suggests new r…
Learn MoreLargest-Ever Study of Suicide Genetics Gives Clues to Who’s at Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research has discovered 12 gene variants that may be tied to an increased risk of attempting suicide. These genes also may have links with physical and mental health woes, including chronic pain, attenti…
Learn MorePolygenic Overlap Detected for Schizophrenia, CVD Risk
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with schizophrenia, there is a genetic propensity for smoking and a reduced risk for obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.Linn Rødevand…
Learn MoreFamily History Influences Penetrance of Hereditary Cancers
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with a pathogenic variant in the major genes responsible for hereditary breast cancer or Lynch syndrome, having a first-degree family history is associated with increased cancer risk, accordin…
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