genetic

Virginia Tech researchers examine mosquito management via genetic breeding – Tekno Tempo

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Virginia Tech researcher, as reported sciencedaily.comdiscover a new technique to determine genetic targets that could be helpful for inhabitants management mosquito. This may very well be one other technique to determine mosquitoes aside from utilizing pesticides. Their examine, revealed in Communication Biology, targeted on the genetic foundation of species incompatibility. They crossed … Read more

The Worst Case of Incest in Australia: Strike Force Hermoyne Investigation Reveals Shocking Stories

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The Worst Case of Incest in Australia: Strike Force Hermoyne Investigation Reveals Shocking Stories

Worst Case of Incest Discovered in Australia: Shocking Condition of Descendants Jakarta – A shocking case of incest has come to light in Australia, involving the Colt family. This family, spanning generations, engaged in various incestuous relationships, including grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The extent of this incestuous web has been described as … Read more

Delving into the Non-Coding Genome: Unraveling the Genetics of Blood Pressure Regulation and Hypertension

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Delving into the Non-Coding Genome: Unraveling the Genetics of Blood Pressure Regulation and Hypertension

A study by scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Canada has found new genetic sequences that could inform interventions aimed at reducing high blood pressure. The scientists identified commonly overlooked fragments of the genome known as non-coding DNA, but used computer-assisted techniques to investigate genetic variants and their likely effect on nearby … Read more

Researchers Identify Several New Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease Unique to Ashkenazi Jews

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Researchers Identify Several New Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease Unique to Ashkenazi Jews

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine has identified several new genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) that are unique to Ashkenazi Jews. AD is the most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world, affecting individuals of all races and ethnicities. However, most genetic research for … Read more

Alzheimer’s Disease May Increase Risk of Epilepsy and Vice Versa: Study

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Alzheimer’s Disease May Increase Risk of Epilepsy and Vice Versa: Study

A study published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, Neurology, has shown that people with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease may have a higher risk of epilepsy. Equally, people with a specific type of epilepsy could have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The findings highlight a strong relationship … Read more

Exploring the Link between the Inferior Frontal Gyrus and Genetic Vulnerability for Bipolar Disorder: A Review of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies

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Exploring the Link between the Inferior Frontal Gyrus and Genetic Vulnerability for Bipolar Disorder: A Review of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies

Bipolar disorder, a mental illness characterized by recurring episodes of mania and depression, is a challenging global health issue with significant social and economic impacts. Research has revealed that it is a high-risk condition for those with a family history, with approximately 75% heritability in first-degree relatives. However, the emergent field of psychoradiology, which involves … Read more

“The Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle and Balanced Diet for Preventing Chronic Diseases”

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“The Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle and Balanced Diet for Preventing Chronic Diseases”

A healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet is the key factor in our health. It has been estimated that 70% of all stroke cases, 80% of all cardiovascular disease cases and 90% of all type 2 diabetes cases in recent years were caused by nothing but unhealthy lifestyles. These diseases could have been prevented … Read more

Specialist reveals major cause of spread of genetic diseases in Kingdom… and this region has the highest infection rate • Al-Marsad newspaper

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Specialist reveals major cause of spread of genetic diseases in Kingdom… and this region has the highest infection rate • Al-Marsad newspaper

Al-Marsad newspaper: The supervisor of the National Program for the Screening of Genetic Diseases in Newborns, Dr. Diaa Arafa, said that 65% of genetic diseases are due to consanguineous marriage. “Arafa” added in an intervention on the “Al-Ikhbariya” channel that the child takes the rest from the father and mother, and sometimes they have no … Read more