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New genes involved in human eye color identified

Three new genetic loci have been identified with involvement in subtle and quantitative variation of human eye colour. The study, led by Manfred Kayser of the Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created May 06, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (9) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New Forensic Method Aims to Predict What a Person Looks Like from DNA Sample

(PhysOrg.com) -- A University of Arizona research team recently completed a study looking at the DNA blueprint of almost 1,000 individuals and comparing that to detailed measurements of their hair, skin and ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Mar 02, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Could prenatal DNA testing open Pandora's box?

(AP) -- Imagine being pregnant and taking a simple blood test that lays bare the DNA of your fetus. And suppose that DNA could reveal not only medical conditions like Down syndrome, but also things like eye ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Jun 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Tanning may be associated with moles in very light-skinned children

Very-light-skinned children without red hair who tan appear to develop more nevi (birthmarks, moles or other colored spots on the skin) than children who do not tan, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Sep 21, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0