Fatty food liking gene found, researchers claim Newstrack India | Washington, Feb 4 (ANI): The gene related to fatty foods preference in humans has been claimed to be found by researchers. | The researchers have discovered that people with certain forms of the CD36 gene may like high-fat foods more than those who have other forms of this gene. | The ...
The Wall Street Gene Wall Street Journal | It's been a tough few years for Wall Street. Traders got big bonuses for taking foolish risks, while taxpayers got stuck with the bill. But without the financial industry's machinations, Facebook couldn't go public, your neighbor couldn't get a mor...
Journal Cell runs correction of image errors in paper from Harvard genetics lab The Boston Globe | A paper from the lab of renowned genetics researcher Stephen Elledge is the subject of a correction in the journal Cell. The errors are detailed on the Retraction Watch blog, where writer Adam Marcus notes that this was a “mega-correction” and ...
Gene related to fat preferences in humans found PhysOrg | The results help explain why some people struggle when placed on a low-fat diet and may one day assist people in selecting diets that are easier for them to follow. The results also may help food developers create new low-fat foods that taste bette...
Farmers Issue Lawsuit Against Monsanto for Widespread Genetic Manipulation Pakalert Press Share | Anthony Gucciardi | Farmers are taking a stand against Monsanto, launching a landmark lawsuit against the mega corporation for widespread genetic contamination. The farmers are concerned that Monsanto’s aggressive agenda to genetically alte...
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Genetic study links body clock receptor to diabetes PhysOrg | The findings should help scientists to more accurately assess personal diabetes risk and could lead to the development of personalised treatments. | Previous research has found t...
US researchers create genetically modified monkey The Australian | US researchers say they have created the world's first genetically modified monkeys by merging cells from up to six different embryos, in what could be a big advance for med...
Gene that enables fruit flies to smell identified Newstrack India | Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a gene that is critical to sense of smell in fruit flies, which don't have noses. | A huge part of Fruit flies' brains...
Researchers find gene critical to sense of smell in fruit fly PhysOrg | UW-Madison researchers have discovered that a gene called distal-less is critical to the fly's ability to receive, process and respond to smells. | As reported in the current iss...
Sharing a bed with baby not so simple anymore Detroit Free Press | James Robinson will tell you the hardest part of his son's death was having to face his fiance. | The Chicago man blames himself for bringing 7-wee... (photo: Creative Commons / PinkStock Photos, D. Sharon Pruitt)
Deer DNA tests draw big cat blank Belfast Telegraph Experts carrying out DNA tests on the carcass of a mutilated deer for evidence of a big cat on the loose have drawn a blank. | The only DNA found by e... (photo: Creative Commons / Anagoria)
Diabetes 'raises birth defect risk' The Guardian | Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect, according to new research. | Experts found a high... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
