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Seven Variants Linked to Developmental Disorders
Research suggests that non-coding regions of DNA could aid with the diagnosis of developmental disorders in children.
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Genetic Form of ALS That Targets Children Is Identified
Researchers have discovered a new and unique form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) linked to a gene, called SPTLC1, that is part of the body’s fat production system.
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The Vagus Nerve's Control Center Helps the Brain Track What We Eat
Researchers have looked at the nerve cells in the control center of the vagus nerve and discovered that the cells innervate different regions of the gut and differentially control satiety and blood sugar levels.
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Culture Drives Evolution More Than Genetics
Researchers have discovered that culture helps humans adapt to their environment and overcome challenges better and faster than genetics.
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Clinical Trial of Universal Flu Vaccine Launched by the NIH
A first-in-human, Phase 1 trial assessing the safety and immunogenicity of an investigational nanoparticle influenza vaccine designed to provide long-lasting protection against multiple flu virus strains has begun.
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Human Genome Organization Relies on the Physics of Different States of Matter
The organization of the human genome relies on physics of different states of matter – such as liquid and solid – a team of scientists has discovered.
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Blood Biomarker Distinguishes Between Myocarditis and Acute Myocardial Infarction
Scientists have identified the first blood biomarker for myocarditis, a cardiac disease that is often misdiagnosed as myocardial infarction.
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Ancient Dog DNA Provides Clues About Canine Evolution
One of the most intact and complete dog genomes ever generated has been mapped in an international study.
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Loss of Ozone Triggered by Ancient Volcanic Eruption
Researchers suggest that a drop in atmospheric ozone levels around the tropics is likely to have contributed to a bottleneck in the human population around 60 to 100,000 years ago.
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The Mass of Human Chromosomes Measured for the First Time
For the first time, the mass of human chromosomes, which contain the instructions for life in nearly every cell of our bodies, has been measured with X-rays.
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