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Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of

Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of
A promising drug delivery method could replace injections with pills

A promising drug delivery method could replace injections with pills

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, treatment often involves lifelong injections. Fear of needles, injection-associated infe

A promising drug delivery method could replace injections with pills

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, treatment often involves lifelong injections. Fear of needles, injection-associated infe
A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption

A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research group centered at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has drilled deep into a dataset of

A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research group centered at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has drilled deep into a dataset of
Chinese genetic study seeks to make generational medical discoveries

Chinese genetic study seeks to make generational medical discoveries

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCharacteristics of phase I participants and genetic variants. a, Geographic distribution and demographic statistics of the 4,053 participants involved in the BIGCS phase I

Chinese genetic study seeks to make generational medical discoveries

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCharacteristics of phase I participants and genetic variants. a, Geographic distribution and demographic statistics of the 4,053 participants involved in the BIGCS phase I
Can cold weather cause a cold?

Can cold weather cause a cold?

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not pr

Can cold weather cause a cold?

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not pr
Drinking olive oil: A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?

Drinking olive oil: A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?

by Hazel Flight,The ConversationCredit: Lynn Greyling/public domainIn the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive

Drinking olive oil: A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?

by Hazel Flight,The ConversationCredit: Lynn Greyling/public domainIn the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive
Key genes linked to DNA damage and human disease uncovered

Key genes linked to DNA damage and human disease uncovered

by Jelena Pupavac,Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteLoss ofDscc1leads to early developmental defects and increased genomic instability.a, Heart and liver abnormalities inDsc

Key genes linked to DNA damage and human disease uncovered

by Jelena Pupavac,Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteLoss ofDscc1leads to early developmental defects and increased genomic instability.a, Heart and liver abnormalities inDsc