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Twin Studies Point to Genetic Variability Among Different Populations
Twin studies from eight populations show that genetic mechanisms for height, weight and BMI are more variable than researchers previously suspected.
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The Tuberculosis Bacterium's Stealthy Ways
Mycobacterium tuberculosis -- the bacterium that causes most cases of tuberculosis -- spreads infection by blocking a naturally triggered immune response that would cause the infected cells to die.
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Coping with Immune Cell Death
Researchers have discovered a 'sensor' molecule that alerts the immune system to the presence of necrotic cells.
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Risk Factor for Common Kidney Disease
Scientists have identified the first common genetic variants that increase risk of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).
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Susceptibility to Bladder Cancer
Researchers have found a genetic variant associated with increased risk of urinary bladder cancer.
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Enzyme Associated with Vitamin B12 Levels
Scientists have identified the first genetic variants that contribute to variation in levels of vitamin B12.
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New Approach for Leukaemia Treatment?
Drugs that block the action of an enzyme called glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) may prove useful in treating a particular type of poor prognosis leukaemia.
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Invasion Proteins Target Placenta
Researchers may have figured out how a disease-causing bacteria crosses the placenta from mother to baby.
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New Colon Tumour Gene Gives Fresh Therapeutic Lead
Cancer researchers have identified a gene that promotes the growth of colon cancers, potentially creating a new avenue for treating many cases of the disease.
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