Current query:

Emerging science: Gene-envir...nteractions [delete]

Refine:

by Text Search

by Type

by Current issues

by Human health condition

by Contamination agent

by Exposure pathway

by Ecological effects

by Infrastructure

by Solutions

by Coverage

by Publisher

by Reporter

by Date
1 to 30 of 303 items | next
 
While all links worked when entries were posted to the database, different publishers have different policies about retaining articles and providing access to archived material. Thus some of the links, particularly older ones, may no longer be functional. For links no longer working, you may be able to gain paid access to text via the publisher's site.
Boston hospital to recruit patients for gene study. Patients who go to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for routine care will soon be asked to provide a blood sample for genetic testing, with the results used to build a massive database to help untangle how genes, lifestyle and the environment affect human health. Boston Globe, Massachusetts. 13 July 2010.
Living past 100: How do they do it? What we need to know, more than what our genetic markers say about our chances, is to exercise, buckle our seat belts and remember that no matter how many years are left to us, the number is finite — and never so distant that we should neglect to appreciate today. Los Angeles Times, California. Editorial, 10 July 2010. [Registration Required]
Are 'test tube babies' healthy? DNA methylation patterns, which affect how genes are expressed, are different between IVF and non-IVF children. There's no way to tell if that's because of the technology used to produce the IVF babies or whether the difference has something to do with the underlying infertility problem the parents had. Science. 22 February 2010.
Lupus not identical in twins. Fewer DNA methylation marks may leave one identical twin vulnerable to lupus, even while the other sibling remains healthy, a new study shows. The finding suggests that environmental factors determine whether genetically susceptible twins will contract lupus. Science News. 1 February 2010.
Gene variant may help against emphysema, asthma. People who carry a variant form of a gene that encodes a protein called MMP-12 are in luck. This uncommon form of the gene appears to provide some protection against emphysema and asthma, researchers report online December 16 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Science News. 18 December 2009.
For proteins, evolution can't go backwards. Evolution is irreversible – at least at a molecular level. Researchers expect the same principle to apply to complex evolved traits, including those involved in body shape, behaviour and metabolism. New Scientist. 24 September 2009.
Genetic constraints on adaptation? Genetic constraints on adaptive evolution in response to climate warming may be more widespread than previously thought. The challenge is to reveal how general these findings are, and uncover the mechanisms behind the observed patterns. Science. Opinion, 4 September 2009. [Subscription Required]
For some people, obesity is not a simple failure of self-control. Hyperphasia, or excessive eating, is a key symptom of a genetic disorder that also affects metabolism and cognitive ability. If researchers can tease out the physiological, genetic and chemical causes of hyperphagia among people with disorders, that may help in combating obesity in the general population. Washington Post. 24 June 2009. [Registration Required]
Puberty gene sets our sexual clocks. Some women's biological clocks tick faster than others, and now, researchers have uncovered the first genetic evidence to explain differences in the length of women's fertile lives. New Scientist. 19 May 2009.
How plants survived Chernobyl. You might expect the scene of the world's worst nuclear disaster to be a barren wasteland. But greenery is everywhere at the abandoned Chernobyl facility in the Ukraine. The findings could one day help researchers engineer radiation-resistant crops. Science. 16 May 2009.
Exposure to commonly used agricultural pesticides may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, particularly among people who have certain gene types. The degenerative nerve disease can develop when dopamine levels in the brain are lower than normal. Without pesticide exposures, susceptible gene variants alone were not sufficient to increase risk. The increased risk to Parkinson's required both susceptible genes and pesticide exposure. 14 May 2009. More...
Plants genes get fine tailoring. After decades of searching, plant biologists have found a way to selectively snip out one gene and replace it with another. The method promises to be a boon to both basic research and the creation of genetically engineered crops, observers say. Nature. 1 May 2009.
Autism linked to genes that govern how the brain is wired. The largest genetic study of autism ever attempted identified genetic variations in a region of chromosome 5 that appears to play a pivotal role in about 15% of cases of autism. Time Magazine. 29 April 2009.
CHOP, Penn research points to genetic link in autism. By analyzing DNA from more than 2,000 autistic children, researchers have uncovered the best evidence yet for genetic links to the disorder - all tied to the way brain cells form and dissolve connections. Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania. 29 April 2009. [Registration Required]
Folic acid may raise cancer risk in offspring. Canadian researchers have discovered that folic acid consumed during pregnancy can alter the gene function of offspring, which may affect their susceptibility to disease. The finding raises questions about long-term consumption of folate and folic acid. Toronto Globe and Mail, Ontario. 21 April 2009.
Epigenetics: Unfinished symphony. It's well known that, despite their common genes, identical twins can develop different diseases. That could be due to epigenetics: a cryptic chemical and physical code written over our genome's DNA sequence. A global effort to decode the epigenetic code is now in the making. Nature. 21 April 2009.
Experts find gene trigger for deadly skin cancer . Up to 70% of melanoma skin cancers may be triggered by a gene mutation that causes cells to become cancerous after excessive exposure to the sun, researchers said on Monday. Reuters Health. 7 April 2009.
Type 2 diabetes risk differs by ethnic group. New research shows that type 2 diabetes occurs significantly more often in Native Hawaiians, Latinos, African-Americans, and Japanese-Americans than in whites, regardless of body weight. Reuters Health. 21 March 2009.
Gene changes impact smokers' lung disease risk. Certain changes in a gene called ADAM33 can determine whether a smoker is likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or not, new research indicates. Reuters Health. 21 March 2009.
Scientists gain in struggle against wheat rust. Researchers are deploying new wheat varieties with an array of resistant genes they hope will baffle and defeat Ug99--a highly dangerous fungus leapfrogging through wheat fields in Africa and Asia. Associated Press. 18 March 2009.
Maybe it's better to stay in the dark. Might exposure to artificial light at night increase a man's risk for prostate cancer? An unusual international study indicates that it might--providing provocative new evidence that disrupting the body's natural rhythms may play a role in one of the most common malignancies to afflict men. Washington Post. 17 February 2009. [Registration Required]
Mosquito genes could be target in malaria fight. Researchers say they have identified genes that make some African malaria-carrying mosquitoes resistant to insecticide, and hope the breakthrough could boost efforts to prevent the deadly disease. Reuters. 5 February 2009.
Study can't pinpoint extent of lead exposure. Scientists say they might never know how many children were harmed when lead levels in the District's water spiked early this decade. The number could be as few as 700 or as many as tens of thousands. Washington Post. 31 January 2009. [Registration Required]
Experts urge life changes. The risk of developing breast cancer before age 50 has virtually tripled for women born after the Second World War, compared to those born before the war if they carry the high-risk BRCA-1 and 2 breast cancer gene mutations. Canwest News Service. 21 January 2009.
Overeating in the genes for some kids, study says. Researchers have found certain variations of the FTO gene, a gene linked to larger body size, suggesting that for some overeating is genetically programmed. Reuters Health. 13 January 2009.
Fathering sons or daughters may be in men's genes. A UK researcher has a new explanation for how the human race manages to keep a fairly even balance of males and females, despite massive deaths of young males in war and selective abortion of female fetuses in certain parts of the world. Reuters Health. 2 January 2009.
Variant undercuts focus on quitting smoking. People with a certain genetic variation find it harder to quit smoking, possibly because they have lower levels of dopamine in the brain. Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania. 29 December 2008. [Registration Required]
Are daughters-in-law to blame for the menopause? Reproductive competition is being proposed as one factor affecting the timing of menopause. New Scientist. 15 December 2008.
Dibutyltin, an understudied chemical used widely in PVC plastics, can interfere with the natural ability of human and animals cells to control important immune responses and inflammation. The results may help understand why asthma and allergies are increasing in people. 11 December 2008. More...
Chemical in paint may play role in promoting obesity. A new study has found that tributyltin, a ubiquitous pollutant that has a potent effect on gene activity, could be promoting obesity. Asian News International, South Asia. 2 December 2008.
1 to 30 of 303 items | next