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Random fluctuations give rise to odd genetic phenomenon

(PhysOrg.com) -- For years, biologists have wondered how it is possible that not every person who carries a mutated gene expresses the trait or condition associated with the mutation. This common but poorly ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Feb 17, 2010 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Pinpointing immune system disturbances in celiac disease

New research has identified four aspects of immune system disturbance which lead to the development of coeliac disease. Nearly 40 different inherited risk factors which predispose to the disease have now been identified. ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Feb 28, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Hormone thought to slow aging associated with increased risk of cancer death

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), older men with high levels of the hormone IGF-I (insulin-like growth factor 1) are at inc ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Mar 01, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers identify a critical growth factor that stimulates sperm stem cells to thrive

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and Pennsylvania State University have identified for the first time a specific "niche factor" in the mouse testes called colony stimulating factor ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Mar 06, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Youth diabetes in Europe set to explode: study

Incidence of Type 1 diabetes in children aged under five in Europe is set to double by 2020 over 2005 levels while cases among the under-15s will rise by 70 percent, according to a study published on Thursday.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created May 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0