A double helix made in heaven? Matchmaking companies tout benefits of gene tests
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UK starts study on using human DNA in animals French scientists appear to halt rare brain disease in 2 boys with new gene therapy approach
Scientists decode domestic pig’s DNA, a key step in biomedical and swine flu research more images Inherited obesity: A fat woman’s womb may nudge her children toward becoming obese later onScientists seek origins of obesity in the womb NEW YORK — When Kathy Perusse had weight-loss surgery and shed 120 pounds, she may have done more than make her own life easier. Sudden death heart defect passed by sperm donor to 9 of his 24 children; one died at age 2Sperm donor passed on sudden death heart defect CHICAGO — A sperm donor passed on a potentially deadly genetic heart condition to nine of his 24 children, including one who died at age 2 from heart failure, according to a medical journal report. Medco says it will run clinical trial to compare blood thinners Plavix and EffientMedco plans to compare Plavix, Effient in study NEW YORK — Medco Health Solutions Inc. said Tuesday it will compare the blood thinner Plavix, the world’s second-best selling drug, with the newer Effient. Research team releases draft of potato genome, could improve world’s most popular vegetableInternational research team cracks potato genome DETROIT — A global team of researchers has mapped the genetic code of the world’s most popular vegetable — the potato. Shower danger? People with weak immune systems may be vulnerable to bacteria from showerheadsShowerheads may harbor bacteria dangerous to some WASHINGTON — In what may be the scariest shower news since Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho,” a study says showerheads can harbor tiny bacteria that come spraying into your face when you wash. |
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