TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2020 — Researchers say your biological sex affects gene expression in nearly every type of tissue — influencing body fat, cancer and birth weight. Gene expression is the amount of product created by a gene for cell function, the international team of researchers explained. They said their findings could prove important for… Read More: Your Sex Affects Your Genes for Body Fat, Cancer, Birth… »
Scientists say they have discovered the secret behind why some people are skinny while others pile on the pounds easily. Their work reveals newly discovered genetic regions linked to being very slim. The international team say this supports the idea that, for some people, being thin has more to do with inheriting a “lucky” set… Read More: Skinny genes the 'secret to staying slim' »
Further research is now required to discover additional genes. It is hoped this may lead to the DNA testing of grown-up patients with ToF who are considering having a family, to give them better information on the how likely it is that they will have a child with this condition. It would also shed some… Read More: New research identifies two genes linked to serious congenital heart… »
An international study lead by University of Manchester scientists has discovered the identity of genes that predispose people to chronic kidney disease. The discovery is a major advance in understanding of the significantly under-diagnosed disorder which, if left undetected, can lead to failing kidneys that need dialysis or kidney transplantation. The discovery of 35 kidney… Read More: 35 kidney genes linked to chronic kidney disease risk »